Neymar reaffirms Brazil retirement
Neymar confirmed his retirement from the Brazil national team, saying he "doesn't want to [play for them] anymore".
He announced his original decision after Brazil's World Cup exit, as it was beaten 2-1 by Norway in the round of 16.
Neymar came on as a substitute in that game and did score from the spot in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time, marking his last involvement for the Selecao.
He became only the second Brazil player to score at four different World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026) after Pele.
He retires as Brazil's all-time leading scorer, having netted 80 goals, while only Cafu (142) made more appearances for the nation than Neymar (130).
Having announced straight after its last-16 exit that his international career was "over", Neymar then reiterated that decision, having had more time to sit with it.
"My time with the national team is over," Neymar stated when questioned about his future after Santos's 4-2 victory over Universidad Central.
"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."
Neymar had been in tears after the final whistle against Norway after ending his 16-year career with Brazil.
He now turns his focus to representing his boyhood club Santos in Serie A, though reports this week suggest he is not set to renew his current contract, which is due to run out in December.
