Neymar retires from international football after Brazil’s World Cup exit

Neymar announced his retirement from Brazil’s national team following their 2-1 defeat to Norway in the World Cup round of 16. The 34-year-old striker, who is Brazil’s all-time top scorer, converted a penalty but faced ongoing injury issues, limiting his participation in the tournament. As Brazil transitions to a new generation of players, team captain Marquinhos urged fans to support the upcoming talent.

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