The 34-year-old gave an update on the decision after Santos secured a 4-2 victory over Venezuela's Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending speculation over his international future following Brazil's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil's campaign ended in the Round of 16 after a defeat to Norway, with Neymar making what turned out to be his final appearance for the five-time world champions. The veteran forward said he leaves the national team with no regrets, insisting he had always given everything while representing his country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"My time with the national team is over. I made history, I was very happy, I gave my blood, my life, I always fought for the yellow jersey, but now I don't want to anymore,\" Neymar said after the match as quoted by Goal.com<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The announcement marks the end of one of the most decorated international careers in Brazilian football. Neymar finishes as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer and represented the country in multiple FIFA World Cups, Copa America tournaments and Olympic competitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Attention has now shifted fully to his club career with Santos, where he also addressed recent reports claiming he had criticised and intimidated younger teammates in the dressing room following a league match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Brazil captain dismissed those reports, saying his comments after the game were aimed only at demanding higher standards from the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is sad and annoying, but it is not my fault. These stories reach a lot of people,\" Neymar said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Brazil captain dismissed those reports, saying his comments after the game were aimed only at demanding higher standards from the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the off-field speculation, Neymar played his part in Santos' 4-2 win over Universidad Central, helping the Brazilian club advance to the Round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, where they will face Ecuadorian side Macara.<\/p>\r\n\r\n