An emotional Neymar says his career with Brazil had "finished" after his team's World Cup exit against Norway in the round of 16 earlier today.
The 34-year-old scored a late consolation goal via a penalty as Brazil lost 2-1, thanks to Erling Haaland's two goals, to mark their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
Neymar slumped to the ground in tears after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey before being consoled by teammates.
"I tried, I tried. Now, it's over," he told Globo. "I started here; I finished here."
Neymar made his debut for Brazil against the United States in a friendly at MetLife Stadium in August 2010, scoring his first international goal.
He will finish his international career as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals, three ahead of Pelé.
Source: ESPN
His goal in stoppage time made him just the second Brazilian man, alongside Pelé, to score in four World Cups.
Neymar's 130 appearances for his country are second behind Cafu (142) on Brazil's all-time list.
Because of a nagging right calf injury, Neymar appeared in only two of Brazil's five games in the tournament.
He was on the field for 15 minutes against Scotland in group play and came off the bench in the 67th minute against Norway.
Brazil's best player for more than a decade had been slowed by injuries that limited his impact in recent years.
The country is now entering a period of transition, with the next generation taking over.
Source: ESPN
