An emotional NEYMAR said his career with Brazil had “finished” after his team’s World Cup exit against Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.
The 34-year-old scored a late consolation goal via a penalty as Brazil lost 2-1, thanks to ERLING HAALAND’s two goals, to mark their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
NEYMAR slumped to the ground in tears after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey before being consoled by teammates.
NEYMAR made his debut for Brazil against the United States in a friendly at MetLife Stadium in August 2010, scoring his first international goal.
He will finish his international career as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals, three ahead of PELÉ.
His goal in stoppage time this morning made him just the second Brazilian man, alongside PELÉ, to score in four World Cups.
NEYMAR’s 130 appearances for his country are second behind Cafu (142) on Brazil’s all-time list.
