Neymar quits Brazil national team after World Cup elimination [Courtesy]
Brazilian football legend Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's shock 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Sunday, July 5.
The loss at MetLife Stadium marked Brazil's earliest World Cup exit in 36 years. Neymar scored from the penalty spot, but a brace from Norway striker Erling Haaland ended the South American giants' campaign.
After the final whistle, the visibly emotional 34-year-old forward broke down in tears before confirming that he had played his last match for Brazil.
"I tried, I tried. Now it's over. I started here, I finished here," Neymar told Globo.
