Neymar retires from national team

Brazil soccer star Neymar has announced his retirement from international soccer after suffering the disappointment of a round-of-16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

According to ESPN on Tuesday, Neymar announced his decision to step away from the national team after Santos defeated Venezuela's Universidad Central 4-2 in a South American Football Confederation Sudamericana match.

"I believe my time with the national team has already come to an end.

I made history with the Brazil ...