Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a 16-year spell with the Seleção after Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 34-year-old Santos forward confirmed his decision after his team’s 4-2 win over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round playoffs, ending months of speculation over a possible return to the national team, Foot-Africa reports.
“My time with the national team is over.
“I made history, I was very happy, I gave my blood, my life. I always fought for the yellow jersey, but now I don’t want to anymore,” Neymar told reporters.
Neymar’s final appearance for Brazil came in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Norway.
He converted a stoppage-time penalty, but the goal was not enough to prevent Brazil from crashing out with a 2-1 defeat,
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