It is now official: Neymar ends his international career

Neymar's international career has officially come to an end. The 34-year-old Brazilian icon, who had already suggested he was ready to step away after Brazil's World Cup defeat to Norway, has now confirmed that he will no longer represent his country. The announcement came following Santos' 4-2 win over Universidad Central on Tuesday."My time in the national team is over. I made history, I was very happy, I gave my blood, my life. I always fought for the yellow jersey, but now I don't want to anymore," the Brazilian explained after the match.🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Neymar has announced his retirement from international football! 👋🥹🇧🇷🗣️ "My story with the Brazil national team is over. I always fought to defend the colours of this shirt. But I don't want to play anymore."🏟️ 130 appearances.⚽️ 80 goals.🥇 Brazil's… pic.twitter.com/6zYD4nXkvF— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 29, 2026 The veteran forward had hinted at retirement immediately after Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway in the Round of 16, but his latest comments removed any remaining doubt."I've experienced a lot. I always gave my best and always fought for the yellow jersey, but I think I've had enough."The World Cup proved to be a frustrating tournament for Neymar. Persistent calf issues limited his involvement under Carlo Ancelotti, restricting him to only a handful of appearances. His lone contribution on the scoresheet came from the penalty spot against Norway, but it was not enough to keep Brazil's World Cup dream alive.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Neymar leaves the Selecao as one of the greatest players in the nation's history. Across 130 appearances, he scored 80 goals and provided 59 assists, finishing as Brazil's all-time leading scorer. Although he featured in four World Cups, lifting football's biggest trophy remained the one achievement missing from his remarkable career.Following Santos' victory, Neymar also responded to recent claims suggesting he had verbally attacked several younger teammates in the dressing room. The Brazilian captain dismissed those accusations outright."It's sad and annoying, but it's not my fault. These stories reach a lot of people," said Neymar.Clownish behavior – Neymar cursed out and humiliated a teammateHe explained that his only message to the squad had been to stay focused after dropping points in a previous match, insisting that the reports were completely untrue.With his international chapter now closed, Neymar's full attention will be on Santos as he enters the next stage of his career, bringing the curtain down on an unforgettable journey in Brazil's famous yellow shirt.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867841##