By Enitan Abdultawab
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with the Seleção following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 34-year-old Santos forward made the announcement after his side’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round playoffs, putting an end to speculation that he could make a return to the national team.
“My time with the national team is over,” Neymar told reporters.
“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.”
