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Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr has officially announced his retirement from international football. The 34-year-old forward made the emotional declaration moments after Brazil's shock 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium.
Speaking to reporters after the match, an emotional Neymar brought a definitive end to his 16-year journey with the
Seleção."I tried, I tried. Now it's over. I started here; I finished here." Neymar said.
His statement carried symbolic weight, referencing the same venue where he made his senior international debut as a teenager back in 2010.
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