Neymar appears to have confirmed his retirement from international football, telling reporters he no longer wishes to play for Brazil reinforcing comments he made just weeks earlier after the nation’s shock World Cup exit to Norway. For the 34‑year‑old forward, Brazil’s all‑time leading scorer, it marks the end of one of the most dazzling and emotionally charged international careers in modern football.
Speaking after Santos defeated Venezuela’s Universidad Central 4‑2 in a Copa Sudamericana match on Tuesday night, Neymar said his chapter with the Seleção had closed. “I think my time with the national team has already passed. I made history there, and I’m very happy about it. I experienced a lot there, gave my blood and my life, and always fought and battled for the yellow jersey. But I don’t think I want it anymore,” he said.
His remarks echoed the raw emotion he displayed on July 5, moments after Brazil’s 2‑1 World Cup loss to Norway. Coming off the bench, Neymar scored a stoppage‑time penalty a final flash of brilliance before telling Brazilian broadcaster ge, “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over.”
His remarks echoed the raw emotion he displayed on July 5, moments after Brazil’s 2‑1 World Cup loss to Norway. Coming off the bench, Neymar scored a stoppage‑time penalty a final flash of brilliance before telling Brazilian broadcaster ge, “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over.”
For fans, teammates and football historians, Neymar’s departure closes a golden yet turbulent era. His goals, flair and global star power defined Brazil’s modern identity, even as the team struggled to reclaim its former dominance on the world stage.
Whether this is a definitive farewell or a moment of exhaustion remains to be seen, but Neymar’s words suggest a player ready to step away from the weight of the yellow jersey and into a new phase of his career.
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