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'It's over now': Neymar announces retirement from international ... Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s World Cup campaign ended in a painful 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, marking another heartbreaking exit for one of the country’s most gifted but most debated bunch of footballers. The 34-year-old, who had long carried Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup title, was emotional after the match and suggested that his journey with the national team had reached its end. Speaking to geTV after the defeat, Neymar said: “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, I closed it here.” The reference was to the MetLife Stadium, the venue where Neymar had made his senior Brazil debut in 2010 against the United States. Sixteen years later, at the same stadium, his World Cup dream effectively ended with Brazil’s elimination at the hands of Norway. Brazil had entered the knockout stage with expectation once again, but Norway delivered the decisive blow in a result that will be remembered as one of the major shocks of the tournament.Neymarscored Brazil’s only goal of the match, converting a late penalty, but it was not enough to save his tea…

Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s World Cup knockout loss The injury-plagued striker converted a penalty but failed to take his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

BREAKING: Neymar announces his RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL. 👋🏼🇧🇷 “I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life stadium and I finished here. It is now over”, Ney said after the game. His story with the Brazilian national team is over.

Neymar's Brazil legacy: Record-breaker, icon, heartbreak—without the ... MetLife Stadium gaveNeymarhis first cap in 2010 and his final goodbye on Sunday. Sixteen years apart, the iconic venue, home to the NFL's Giants and Jets, witnessed two completely different chapters of one of football's most captivating careers. In 2010, after being overlooked for Brazil'sFIFA World Cupsquad in South Africa, the teenage Neymar made his senior debut and scored, instantly reinforcing the belief that he was Brazil's nextPele. On Sunday, he found the net once again against Norway, but this time the goal came from the penalty spot in stoppage time during a losing cause, as the 34-year-old walked off in tears following Brazil's Round of 16 exit. That image perhaps captures the Neymar paradox better than any statistic ever could. The numbers were extraordinary. The ending wasn't. Statistically, Neymar retires as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances, a mark he took from Pelé in 2023 and one that had stood since the 1960s. Only Cafu, with 142 caps, has represented Brazil more times. His late strike against Norway also made him only the second Brazilian man, after Pelé, …

Neymar says career with Brazil ‘over’ after loss to Norway Neymar’s legendary career for Brazil is over, the forward said following the 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16 game on Sunday. The 34-year-old was emotional in an interview with TV Globo as he was in tears at the conclusion of the match in East Rutherford, N.J., where he scored Brazil’s lone goal on a penalty kick in stoppage time.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, I finished here,” Neymar said. He had made his first international appearance for Brazil in a friendly against the United States on April 10, 2010, at MetLife Stadium, the same venue as on Sunday, and scored in his debut. Neymar, if he indeed retires from suiting up for Brazil, finishes as the country’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals. The legendary Pele, who recorded 77, was the only Brazilian in four World Cups before Neymar matched him on Sunday. Cafu

Neymar retires from international football after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway Brazil’s World Cup 2026 campaign ended in a shock 2-1 Round of 16 defeat to Norway at MetLife Stadium, marking a heartbreaking farewell for Neymar, who confirmed his international retirement after scoring a stoppage-time penalty. The 34-year-old leaves as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals, closing a 16-year career spanning four World Cups and Olympic glory.

Neymar announces retirement from Brazil national team The player previously scored his first goal for Brazil since 2023

Neymar retires from international football - ARY News Sports Neymar retires from international football after Brazil’s World Cup exit By Web Desk - Jul 06, 2026 Add ARY News on Google A A Resize Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat by Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The 34-year-old confirmed his decision after Brazil’s elimination, bringing an end to a distinguished international career spanning 16 years. “It is now over,” Neymar said after the match. “I tried. I tried. It started here at MetLife Stadium and I finished here.” 🚨🚨 BREAKING: Neymar announces his RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL. 👋🏼🇧🇷 “I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life stadium and I finished here. It is now over”, Ney said after the game. His story with the Brazilian national team is over. pic.twitter.com/vPIFflyJHq — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2026 Neymar retires as Brazil’s men’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 129 international appearances, having made his senior debut in 2010. During his international career, the forward represented Brazil at four FIFA World Cups an…

Neymar, recalled after 3 years, retires from Brazil duty following their World Cup upset vs Norway. 0 goals in 1 match highlights a brief, emotional return. Data suggests high-pressure returns carry risks to player longevity. #FootballAnalytics #PremierLeague #xG #FPL

Watch: Neymar breaks down in tears after Brazil's heartbreaking World Cup exit Brazilian 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.

The end of an era 🥺🇧🇷👑 Neymar has officially retired from international football following Brazil’s heartbreaking 2026 World Cup exit. In a poetic full-circle moment, he announced his retirement at MetLife Stadium… the very same place where his journey with Brazil began back in 2010 💚💛

Tearful Neymar: Brazil career 'over' after World Cup exit to Norway An emotionalNeymarsaid his career withBrazilhad "finished" after his team's World Cup exit againstNorwayin the round of 16 on Sunday. The 34-year-old scored a late consolation goal via a penalty asBrazil lost 2-1, thanks toErling Haaland's two goals, to mark their earliest World Cup exit since 1990. -Haaland brings the thunder, strikes down Brazil-Haaland: Brazil win 'greatest game' in our history Neymar slumped to the ground in tears after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey before being consoled by teammates. "I tried, I tried. Now, it's over," he told Globo. "I started here; I finished here." Neymar made his debut for Brazil against theUnited Statesin a friendly at MetLife Stadium in August 2010, scoring his first international goal. He will finish his international career as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals, three ahead of Pelé. His goal in stoppage time Sunday made him just the second Brazilian man, alongside Pelé, to score in four World Cups. Neymar's 130 appearances for his country are second behind Cafu (142) on Brazil's all-time list. Because of a nagging right calf in…

Brazil's 2026 World Cup run and Neymar's international career ended Sunday afternoon at the hands of nordic demigod Erling Haaland. Both endings were heartbreaking, but both were also fitting, all things considered. More below 👇 futebolfolklore.com/brazil-and-n... #WorldCup #Brasil #Neymar

'Not to me': What Neymar told Norway goalkeeper after scoring penalty Brazil's World Cup dreams were shattered by Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice in a dramatic 2-1 victory. A late Neymar penalty offered little solace as the five-time champions exited the tournament. The match also marked Neymar's emotional retirement from international football after a storied career, concluding where it began.

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Neymar announces his RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL. 👋🏼🇧🇷 “I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life stadium and I finished here. It is now over”, Ney said after the game. His story with the Brazilian national team is over.

Neymar announces international retirement after Brazil’s World Cup exit Brazil'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.

Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup defeat to Norway Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement shortly after the five-time champions were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16.

'Thank you': Ibrahimović and Henry pay emotional tributes after Neymar’s retirement Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry paid tribute to Neymar after his instant international retirement following Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Norway. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 80 goals, ended a 16-year career spanning four World Cups and Olympic gold. Both pundits praised his skill, influence, and lasting impact on world football.

Brazil Star Neymar Announces International Retirement: 'It Is Now Over' Following Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16, Brazilian icon Neymar announced his international retirement. The 34-year-old forward finishes his career as the top goalscorer in the history of the Brazilian men's national team with 80 goals in 129 appearances. Neymar made his senior international debut in 2010 and appeared in four World Cup tournaments. He also competed in two Olympic tournaments, winning a silver medal in 2012 and leading Brazil to a gold medal in 2016. The Brazilian forward made two appearances, both as a substitute, at the 2026 World Cup. He made a cameo appearance in the second half against Scotland during the group stage before he scored his lone goal of the tournament from the penalty spot in stoppage time against Norway. Shortly after the news broke, Thierry Henry praised Neymar and wanted to focus his comments on his overall career. "Thank you. This is a guy I would've paid to watch. Simple as that," Henry said on FOX Sports "World Cup Today." "We can talk about tactics. We can talk about whatever it is ... but this guy could play anywhere, at any time, in any style. He…

Neymar signals Brazil farewell after shock FIFA World Cup exit to Norway <p>Neymar suggested he may have played his final match for Brazil after scoring in their <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2013250">defeat</a> by Norway in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday.</p> <p>The forward converted a stoppage-time penalty in Brazil’s 2-1 loss, a result that eliminated the five-times champions and extended their wait for a sixth World Cup title.</p> <p>Speaking briefly after the match to Bruno Formiga, a pundit for Brazilian channel <em>GE TV</em>, Neymar indicated that his tenure with Brazil had come to an end.</p> <p>“I tried, I tried … Now it’s over! I started here, I finished here,” Neymar said, referring to the stadium in New Jersey, where he made his Brazil debut in a friendly against the United States in 2010.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/anadoluagency/status/2074018005378297930'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/anadoluagency/status/2074018005378297930"></a> <…

'I want to make request as a father': Neymar's dad pens emotional message Neymar has retired from international football after Brazil's World Cup elimination. His father made an emotional plea for him to continue playing the sport. Neymar confirmed his international career was over following the team's defeat to Norway. He finished as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with eighty goals. His father hopes he will continue playing club football.

World Cup: Neymar says he is done playing for Brazil | AP News Brazil’s Neymar (10) reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Brazil’s Neymar reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Brazil’s Neymar (10) walks off the field with teammates after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of theWorld Cupwitha 2-1 loss to Norwayin 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 subbi…