Neymar says he has finished playing for Brazil’s national team after the Seleção are eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16 by Norway. Multiple outlets report that following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat, Neymar confirmed his international retirement, framing the game as the end of his Brazil story. Neymar, 34, scored for Brazil late in the match from a penalty, but it was not enough to prevent Norway from winning. The reports note that Neymar previously scored his first international goal at MetLife Stadium during a friendly against the United States on Aug. 10, 2010, and he again found the net at the same venue against Norway. Sources also describe Neymar’s emotional reaction after the final whistle, including tears and moments with teammates as the group processed the elimination. Brazil had entered the match as favourites, and reports attribute Norway’s win to Erling Haaland scoring twice. Neymar’s statement is presented as a clear end to his international playing career, with his retirement following Brazil’s shock exit.
Neymar says he is done playing for Brazil after World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar says he has finished playing for Brazil’s national team after the Seleção are eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16 by Norway. Multiple outlets report that following Brazil’s 2-1 def...
- Brazil are eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16 after losing 2-1 to Norway.
- Neymar scores a late penalty for Brazil in the match.
- Neymar confirms he is done playing for Brazil’s national team following the elimination.
- Multiple reports say the game is played at MetLife Stadium, where Neymar previously made an early Brazil appearance in 2010.
- Reports describe Neymar as Brazil’s all-time leading men’s scorer, with retirement coming after his international career totals 80 goals.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16. “I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.” Neymar, 34, played his first game for Brazil on Aug. 10, 2010 — a friendly against the U.S. at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey. Against Norway, he scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes after subbing in off the bench. Because of a nagging right calf injury , Neymar appeared in only two of Brazil's five games in the tournament. He also was on the field for 15 minutes against Scotland in group play. Brazil’s best player for more than a decade had been slowed by injuries in recent years that limited his impact. The country is now entering a period of transition, with the next generation taking over. “We ask that people will have the patience with the new generation and support them from the get-go,” captain Marquinhos said.
40 minutes agoBrazil's best player for more than a decade, Neymar, had been slowed by injuries in recent years that limited his impact; the country is now entering a period of transition, with the next generation taking over.
1 hour agoBrazilian football legend Neymar has played his final international match after a tearful farewell following Brazil's World Cup exit. The 34-year-old, who debuted at the same New Jersey stadium where his career concluded, battled injury throughout the tournament. His departure marks the end of a decorated 16-year journey, leaving Brazil to usher in a new era.
1 hour agoNeymar Jr. announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's painful exit at the hands of Norway in the Round of 16.
1 hour agoThe injury-plagued striker converted a penalty but failed to take his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
1 hour agoEAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16. “I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.” Neymar, 34, played his first game for Brazil on Aug. 10, 2010 — a friendly against the U.S. at the stadium in the Meadowlands in northern New Jersey. Against Norway, he scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes […]...Keep on reading: Neymar says he's done playing for Brazil after World Cup exit
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