Soccer great Neymar Jr. confirms Brazil retirement
- On Wednesday, Neymar confirmed his retirement from Brazil after 16 years representing the national team. The 34-year-old forward steps away with a record 80 goals across 130 appearances.
- The decision followed Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on July 5 at MetLife Stadium. Neymar came off the bench to score a penalty in stoppage time.
- Neymar became only the second Brazilian player after Pelé to score in four different FIFA World Cups. He found the net in the 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments.
- With his national team career closed, Neymar focuses on club football with Santos. His current contract expires in December, leaving his future beyond this season uncertain.
- Declaring he "gave my blood, my life" for Brazil, Neymar closed the door on any potential return. His final international appearance remains that late stoppage-time penalty against Norway.
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Brazilian forward Neymar confirmed his retirement from international football on July 5, 2026, following the Selecao's shocking 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup round of 16. The 34-year-old exits as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals. The post Neymar Brazil Retirement Confirmed After World Cup Exit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Neymar defies father's wishes as Brazil legend confirms international retirement
Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, revealing he has no intention of returning for Brazil despite his father's public plea for him to continue representing his country.The 34-year-old has now brought the curtain down on one of the most decorated international careers in Brazilian football history, ending weeks of speculation following the Selecao's disappointing World Cup exit earlier this summer.Neymar, B…
Brazilian football star Neymar (Santos), who suffered the pain of being eliminated in the Round of 16 at the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, has announced his retirement from the national team. According to ESPN on the 30th (Korean time), Neymar stated that he would hang up his national team jersey after winning 4-2 against Universidad Central (Venezuela) in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana match.
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