The forward bookended his international career with strikes at the same venue, converting a penalty against Norway on his farewell appearance at the World Cup.
Brazil forward Neymar has retired from international duty after scoring his first and 80th goals for his country at the same stadium, a feat that appears unique in football history.
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway, their earliest World Cup elimination since 1990 and a sixth consecutive tournament without the trophy.
Erling Haaland’s late double secured a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil as Norway advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, sparking mass celebrations in Oslo.
Carlo Ancelotti has transformed Brazil’s troubled World Cup campaign, guiding them past Japan and into a last-16 clash with Norway that carries the weight of two decades of European defeats.
Carlo Ancelotti confirms Brazil record goalscorer Neymar will miss Saturday’s World Cup clash against Morocco due to a calf injury, with his return expected next week.
Carlo Ancelotti has handed Neymar a dramatic return to the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup, sparking debate over the 34-year-old’s fitness and form after just eight appearances for Santos.
Despite shining for Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior faces heavy criticism from Brazilian fans ahead of the World Cup. The 25-year-old hopes to silence doubters and lead the Selecao to a sixth title.
Carlo Ancelotti names his 26-man Brazil squad for the World Cup, recalling Neymar and selecting Serie A defenders Gleison Bremer and Wesley. The five-time champions face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C.