Neymar confirms Brazil retirement: 'My time with the national team is over'

Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela's Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending weeks of speculation surrounding his future following Brazil's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Brazil's campaign came to an end in the Round of 16 with a 1-2 defeat to Norway, a match that proved to be Neymar's final appearance in the famous yellow jersey.Neymar confirms international retirementSpeaking after Santos' victory, Neymar made it clear that he no longer intends to represent Brazil."My time with the national team is over.