Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

Brazil's World Cup journey ended in disappointment with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the last 16, prompting superstar Neymar to suggest his international career has concluded. The 34-year-old forward, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, came on as a late substitute and converted a penalty in injury time, but it was not enough to overcome Norway's two goals.

Neymar, who began his international career in the same stadium back in 2010 with a goal against the United States, expressed his finality after the match. "I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here," he told Globo Esporte, collapsing in tears as his teammates consoled him.

His participation in this tournament was already uncertain due to recent injuries. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player, now back at his first club Santos, was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti's squad. He missed Brazil's first two group games but featured in their win over Scotland. His appearance against Norway was his first international outing since October 2023.

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I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here.