Neymar announced his retirement from international football with Brazil, stating it began and ended at MetLife Stadium. The news was broken by Bleacher Report citing Fabrizio Romano.
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As Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 caps, Neymar is a legend but often called the "prince who never became king" due to no major international trophies and recurring injuries.
The announcement after the 2026 World Cup triggered emotional reactions, with fans thanking the magician while others reflected on unfulfilled potential in his international career.
BREAKING: Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, per @FabrizioRomano 🚨
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 5, 2026
“I tried. I tried. It started here at MetLife stadium and I finished here. It is now over." pic.twitter.com/LTdhY8lrOD
Neymar announced his retirement from international football, including from the Brazilian national team, stating that he was ending his career at MetLife Stadium, where it began. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer (79 goals, 128 matches), is known as the "uncrowned prince" due to injuries and his inability to win major tournaments. The announcement, following the 2026 World Cup, has sparked emotional reactions in the football world; fans are bidding farewell to the legend while his career is being debated.