- Neymar says 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.
- Neymar expressed his emotions after the match, stating, “I tried,” and added, “It started here, at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.”
- The 2-1 defeat by Norway marked Brazil's worst finish in a World Cup since 1990 and extended their title drought to six consecutive tournaments.
- Brazil is now entering a period of transition, with captain Marquinhos urging fans to have patience with the new generation.
- Neymar, 34, is Brazil’s all-time top scorer and made his debut for the national team on August 10, 2010.
- During the match against Norway, Neymar scored from a penalty kick but collapsed in tears at the final whistle.
- Fans at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach expressed their disappointment over Brazil's sixth consecutive early World Cup exit.
- Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes missed a crucial penalty early in the match, contributing to Brazil's exit.
- Brazil's manager Carlo Ancelotti faced criticism for his tactical approach during the tournament.
Neymar's retirement from international soccer follows Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup round of 16, marking the nation's worst finish since 1990. The defeat extends Brazil's title drought to six tournaments, raising concerns among fans and players about the team's future.1256
Neymar, 34, expressed his emotions post-match, stating, “I tried,” and added, “It started here, at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.” He is Brazil's all-time top scorer, having debuted in 2010, but injuries limited his participation in this tournament.
The loss has left fans disheartened, with Patricia Ramalho commenting, “I found it incredibly disappointing from start to finish.” Many fans pointed to missed opportunities, including a failed penalty by midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and a near-goal by Endrick.
Brazil's manager, Carlo Ancelotti, faced criticism for his defensive tactics, with fans questioning his approach. “Ancelotti has a defensive tactical approach - he doesn't go on the attack,” said Bruno Rangel, an advertising worker. Despite the criticism, the Brazilian Football Confederation has renewed Ancelotti's contract for the next World Cup, which has sparked further debate among supporters.
As Brazil enters a period of transition, captain Marquinhos urged fans to support the new generation, stating, “We ask that people will have patience with the new generation and support them from the get-go.”
“Neymar's international career, which began at MetLife Stadium in 2010 and made him Brazil's all-time top scorer, ended at the same venue as he scored a penalty and collapsed in tears. His limited impact due to a calf injury contributed to Brazil's sixth consecutive early exit, with fans criticizing Ancelotti's tactics and the contract renewal.”
