After Brazil’s shocking World Cup quarterfinal defeat in Qatar, Neymar said that there is “no guarantee” he will play for Brazil again. The superstar player for Paris Saint-Germain suggested that he might leave the team.
Neymar, a star player for Brazil, said on Friday that he could not “100 percent” guarantee he would play for the national team again, so he may quit international football. The superstar player for Paris Saint-Germain suggested that he could leave after his team lost in the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar.
Neymar, 30, was overcome with emotion when he stated, “I am not closing any doors on the national team, but I am also not guaranteeing 100 percent that I will return.” I need to give this some more thought and consider what is best for me and the national team.
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With a brilliant strike on Friday, Neymar equaled Pele’s record of 77 goals for Brazil, but Bruno Petkovic equalized with a few minutes remaining.
In the shootout, the Brazilian did not take a penalty. Dominik Livakovic saved Rodrygo’s shot, and Marquinhos hit the post. Croatia scored on all four of their attempts, winning the shootout 4-2.
Neymar and Brazil were eliminated at the same stage in Russia four years ago by Belgium.
In the 2014 semi-finals, the Selecao was beaten 7-1 by Germany without Neymar, who was injured and didn’t play.
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Neymar said , “It is an awful feeling, I think this is a worse feeling than what happened at the previous World Cup.” Finding the right words to describe this moment is difficult.
“We fought, and I’m proud of my teammates and their character for stepping up and taking punishments.”
Tite, Brazil’s coach, confirmed his resignation following the match.
He said, “It is a painful defeat, but I go in peace.” It marks the conclusion of a cycle.