Neymar Announces Retirement from Brazil National Team After World Cup Exit

New Jersey. Neymar has said he will no longer play for the Brazil national team. He announced his retirement after being eliminated from the tournament following a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the last 16 match of the World Cup.

Neymar said after Sunday's match, 'I tried. It started at this MetLife Stadium and I ended it here. It's over now.' The 34-year-old Neymar played his first match for Brazil on August 10, 2010. He debuted in a friendly match against the United States at this stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.