Bruna Biancardi reaffirmed that she is more than a "trophy wife" as Neymar's international career came to an emotional end following Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway. The influencer said she has her own career, team and financial independence while supporting Neymar through his football journey. After Brazil's defeat, Neymar announced his retirement from international football, ending his Brazil career with 80 goals, 59 assists and multiple major honours.Neymar’s emotional farewell to international football came just weeks after a deeply personal milestone in his family life. Brazil’s World Cup campaign may have ended in disappointment, but long-term girlfriend Bruna Biancardi has continued to make headlines for a different reason. The influencer and entrepreneur recently addressed the notion that she is just the football star’s “trophy wife”, explaining that she has developed an independent career while supporting Neymar through one of the biggest moments of his career.Neymar's girlfriend Bruna Biancardi says she is not a 'trophy wife'As Neymar represented Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Biancardi was also celebrating a major family milestone. The couple announced they are expecting another child together, revealing they are set to welcome a baby girl. It will be their third child as a couple, while Neymar will become a father of five.Biancardi shared the announcement on Instagram by teasing a YouTube video, writing:"We've got some news to tell you.. 🤍 Full Video on the YouTube Channel :)."Neymar reacted with excitement in the comments, posting:"I'm going crazy 😂 😂 😂 😂. 4 beautiful girls 😍."Away from their growing family, Biancardi has also spoken openly about her own professional journey. During an appearance on the Elas Que Jogam podcast, she rejected the idea that her success depends on Neymar."People think we don't work, that we stay at home, that we're trophy wives," Biancardi explained."I say, 'Wait a minute, because I have my jobs, I pay my team, I have salaries to pay. I earn my money, I pay my bills.'"The social media personality has built a significant online presence with nearly 16 million Instagram followers and continues working with brands while managing her own business commitments.Earlier in Brazil's World Cup campaign, she also posted an emotional tribute after Neymar secured his place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad."I also saw how Brazil ASKED FOR YOU!" she wrote before adding, "Me and our family will always be with you: in joy or sadness, in victory or defeat, in good days or in bad times..We love you infinitely. May God bless you, protect you and guard you every step of the way. Now is your time!"Neymar retires from Brazil duty after World Cup heartbreakBrazil's World Cup campaign came to an end with a 2-1 Round of 16 defeat against Norway, a match that also marked the final international appearance of one of the country's greatest players.Neymar scored Brazil's only goal from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, taking his international tally to 80 goals and 59 assists across 130 appearances.However, the strike was not enough to prevent elimination as Erling Haaland's brace sent Norway into the quarterfinals.Following the defeat, the 34-year-old confirmed that his international career had come to an end."I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life stadium and I finished here. It is now over," Neymar told reporters after the match.The decision closes a remarkable chapter in Brazilian football.Neymar leaves as the nation's all-time leading scorer and helped deliver memorable successes, including the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and Olympic gold on home soil in 2016.Although injuries limited his role during parts of the World Cup, his experience remained valuable inside the squad. Now, with his Brazil career officially over, Neymar begins a new phase focused on club football and family life, while Biancardi continues to balance motherhood with the independent career she says she has worked hard to build.