Neymar confirms end of Brazil career

Neymar has officially ended his international career with the Brazilian national team, bringing a close to a storied era for the Seleção. The Santos forward confirmed his decision, stating he will no longer wear the iconic yellow jersey.

His announcement follows Brazil's disappointing elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neymar's international tenure, spanning over a decade, saw him become one of Brazil's greatest players. Despite never winning the World Cup or Copa América, he retires as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals and 58 assists in 130 matches.

The forward's journey was marked by immense expectations and significant achievements, including winning the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2016 Olympic gold medal. However, injuries, including a fractured back in 2014, and other setbacks often disrupted key moments in his career.

Neymar's farewell signals the beginning of a new chapter for Brazilian football, as the team looks to navigate the post-Neymar era.

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My time with the national team is over. I made history, I was very happy, I gave my blood, my life, I always fought and gave everything for the yellow shirt, but now I don’t want to do it anymore.