Neymar made his Brazil debut against the USMNT in a friendly back in August 2010 at MetLife Stadium
Erling Haaland’s match-winning two-goal performance has dashed Brazil’s hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals on Sunday 5 July.
Norway’s 2-1 World Cup victory in the round of 16 against Brazil is what everyone is talking about.
Amidst all this buzz, Neymar has announced a surprise career move after Brazil’s World Cup run ended at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Neymar, 34, scored from the penalty spot as Brazil suffered a 2-1 loss to Norway in what turned out to be the earliest World Cup exit in over two decades.
Devastated Neymar broke down and sobbed on the pitch after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The prince, who never became king, revealed his career in a post-match interview with Brazilian media outlet Globo, saying: “I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here, I ended here.”
Neymar started his football career for Brazil against USA in a friendly match back in August 2010 at MetLife Stadium where he made his international debut.
Ney’s stoppage-time goal made him only the second Brazilian, alongside GOAT Pelé, to find the net across four World Cups.
Neymar played in 130 matches for the Seleção just second to Cafu who appeared in 142 matches on Brazil’s all-time list of most appearances.
