Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career spanning more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
There are few careers in football that will divide opinion quite like Neymar‘s.He leaves the Brazil national team as its greatest goalscorer ever. He retires having broken a record many believed would never fall, surpassing Pelé’s tally of international goals after more than six decades. His international journey ends with 80 goals, 59 assists and…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) disputes with Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland (1) (AP/PTI) Neymar shared a heated exchange with Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland after converting a late penalty during Brazil’s 2-1 defeat in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, a moment that added extra drama to the five-time champions’ shock exit.Brazil’s hopes of lifting a…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) reacts (AP Photo) NeymarThe Brazilian’s international career came to an emotional end on Sunday as the Brazilian icon confirmed that he had played his last match for the national team following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat in Norway. FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The 34-year-old was overcome with emotion after the final whistle…
Neymar announced immediate international retirement following Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup defeat in Norway in the round of 16 / Image: X Brazil’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in earnest on Sunday night, and with it came the end of one of the greatest international careers in the nation’s history. Moments after Brazil suffered a 2-1…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) Mohamed Salah made it clear which football icon he chose to share a “last dance” of the final World Cup, with name Lionel Messi in…
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar is fully fit and available for selection in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Norway, raising hopes of a big role for the veteran forward in the knockout stages.The five-time champions booked their place in the last 16 with a dramatic 2-1 win…
Neymar Jr. / Image: Instagram @Neymarjr Brazil survived a major scare to book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, defeating Japan 2-1 in a dramatic round of 32 encounter at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Monday, June 29. Despite the win, a notable absentee from the action was Neymar Jr. The…
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged Brazil fans not to get carried away after the team’s 3-0 win over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup, a match that also featured the return of Neymar and another strong performance from Vinícius Júnior.After opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil followed it up with two…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by achieving two of the most exclusive goals in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland….
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Brazil secured top spot in Group C with an emphatic 3-0 win over Scotland at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,…
Brazil and Scotland meet in a decisive Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with knockout qualification, group positioning and a historic stage in Miami. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil are currently top of the table with four points from their opening two games. The five-time world champions began their campaign with a 1-1 draw…
Neymar Jr. training in the field of Brazil (Image: @CBF_Futebol/X) Brazil fans received mixed news ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Scotland on Thursday. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Raphinha will miss Brazil’s final group stage match against Scotland on Wednesday (local time), while also revealing that Neymar is fully…