Neymar Announces Retirement from Brazil National Team After World Cup Exit

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Neymar, 34, announced his retirement from the Brazil national team after their 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup round of 16.
He stated, "It is now over." Neymar, Brazil's all-time top scorer, played his first game in 2010 and was hampered by injury during the tournament.

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Neymar, 34, announced his retirement from the Brazil national team after their 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup round of 16. He stated, "It is now over." Neymar, Brazil's all-time top scorer, played his first game in 2010 and was hampered by injury during the tournament.

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