Neymar bids farewell to the Brazil national team: 'I tried, but it's over'

Following Brazil's elimination from the World Cup in the round of 16, Neymar has announced the end of his national team career.

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Neymar bids farewell to the Brazil national team: 'I tried, but it's over'

In Brazil, which bid farewell to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16, Neymar has announced that he is ending his national team career.

Speaking to the Brazilian media outlet Globo after the match played at New York New Jersey Stadium, the 34-year-old footballer announced his decision with a brief statement.

"I tried, but it's over. I'm putting an end to it here."
— Neymar

Neymar scored 80 goals in 130 appearances for the Brazil national team. The star forward concludes his international career as the "Samba Boys'" all-time leading goalscorer.

Brazil's early exit from the tournament also marked the conclusion of Neymar's national team journey.

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