Brazilian superstar Neymar has called time on his international career, bringing an end to a memorable 16-year journey with the Seleção following Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The announcement came shortly after Brazil’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, a result that ended the South American giants’ quest for a sixth world title. Neymar, who started the match on the bench, found the net from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, but his goal was not enough to inspire a comeback.

After the final whistle, the 34-year-old confirmed that his time in Brazil’s famous yellow jersey had come to an end.

He said:

“I tried. I tried. It started here at MetLife Stadium and I finished here. It is now over.”

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Neymar announces his RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL. 👋🏼🇧🇷

“I tried. I tried. It started here at Met Life stadium and I finished here. It is now over”, Ney said after the game.

His story with the Brazilian national team is over. pic.twitter.com/vPIFflyJHq

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2026

Neymar leaves the national team as one of the country’s greatest-ever players. During his international career, he made 130 appearances, scored a record 80 goals and registered 59 assists, making him Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Although he enjoyed major successes with Brazil, including winning the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and helping the country claim Olympic gold on home soil at the Rio 2016 Games, the FIFA World Cup trophy remained the one prize that eluded him.

Across four World Cup appearances, injuries and painful knockout defeats repeatedly interrupted Neymar’s pursuit of football’s biggest honour, denying him the opportunity to guide Brazil to another global triumph.

His retirement also signals the close of an era for the five-time world champions, with head coach Carlo Ancelotti now expected to oversee the next generation of Brazilian stars following the team’s disappointing exit from the tournament.

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Below is a detailed breakdown of the top earners in football for the year 2024, taking into account their on-field salaries as well as off-field earnings from endorsements and business ventures.

Top 10 Highest-Paid Footballers in 2024:

10. Kevin De Bruyne

– Age: 33 | Club: Manchester City | Nationality: Belgium
– On-Field: $35 million • Off-Field: $4 million
De Bruyne earns a total of $39 million annually, with $35 million coming from his playing contract with Manchester City and an additional $4 million from endorsements with brands like Nike, McDonald’s, and Credit Karma.

9. Sadio Mane

– Age: 32 | Club: Al Nassr | Nationality: Senegal
– On-Field: $48 million • Off-Field: $4 million
Mane’s move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia significantly increased his earnings, making him one of the highest-paid players globally with a $48 million salary and $4 million from endorsements.

8. Mohamed Salah

– Age: 32 | Club: Liverpool | Nationality: Egypt
– On-Field: $35 million • Off-Field: $18 million
Salah remains a vital part of Liverpool’s success, earning $35 million from his playing contract and $18 million from endorsements, bringing his total to $53 million.

7. Vinicius Junior

– Age: 24 | Club: Real Madrid | Nationality: Brazil
– On-Field: $40 million • Off-Field: $15 million
Vinicius Jr. has become one of football’s top earners, with a $40 million salary and $15 million from brand deals, including PlayStation and Pepsi.

6. Erling Haaland

– Age: 24 | Club: Manchester City | Nationality: Norway
-On-Field: $46 million • Off-Field: $14 million
Haaland, Manchester City’s prolific scorer, earns $46 million in wages and $14 million through endorsements, totalling $60 million annually.

5. Kylian Mbappe

– Age: 25 | Club: Real Madrid | Nationality: France
-On-Field: $70 million • Off-Field: $20 million
After his high-profile move to Real Madrid, Mbappe earns $70 million on the field, with an additional $20 million from endorsements. His total earnings reach $90 million.

4. Karim Benzema

-Age: 36 | Club: Al Ittihad | Nationality: France
-On-Field: $100 million • Off-Field: $4 million
Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad landed him a $100 million salary and $4 million from endorsement deals.

3. Neymar

– Age: 32 | Club: Al Hilal | Nationality: Brazil
-On-Field: $80 million • Off-Field: $30 million
Neymar’s switch to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia earns him $80 million on the pitch, complemented by $30 million from endorsements and sponsorships.

2. Lionel Messi

-Age: 37 | Club: Inter Miami | Nationality: Argentina
-On-Field: $60 million • Off-Field: $75 million
With his move to Inter Miami, Messi earns $60 million on the field, along with $75 million off the field through his endorsements and business ventures.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

-Age: 39 | Club: Al Nassr | Nationality: Portugal
-On-Field: $220 million • Off-Field: $65 million
Ronaldo tops the list as the highest-paid footballer in the world, earning a staggering $220 million from his playing contract with Al Nassr and $65 million from off-field endorsements.

These players dominate the sport and leverage their global appeal to maximize earnings through brand partnerships and business ventures.

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Former Barcelona and PSG forward Neymar has expressed his strong support for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. as the most deserving winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

In a recent interview, Neymar highlighted Vinicius’s exceptional performance during the 2023-24 season, positioning him as a frontrunner for the prestigious award, which he competes for alongside other notable players like Manchester City’s Rodri, Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham, and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman.

“I will be supporting him [Vinicius] to win the Ballon d’Or this year,” Neymar stated in an interview with *Marca*. “For me, there is no other better candidate to win.”

Neymar praised Vinicius’s resilience and determination, emphasizing the challenges he has faced on his journey to stardom. “He’s a guy who deserves it because he’s a fighter. He has suffered a lot throughout his life, but he has exceeded all expectations and criticism. He has become an idol for all of us,” Neymar added.

The winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced in Paris on October 28, and Neymar’s endorsement adds significant weight to Vinicius’s candidacy.

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Nigerian music sensation Davido expressed heartfelt appreciation after receiving a luxurious Rolex wristwatch from Barcelona forward, Memphis Depay.

The generous exchange took place during a star-studded event in Spain, where Davido mingled with football stars like Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Neymar, and American singer Chris Brown to celebrate Depay’s birthday extravagantly.

Sharing his gratitude on his Instagram story on February 14, 2024, Davido posted a snapshot capturing the moment of exchange and a warm embrace with Depay. In his heartfelt message, he conveyed surprise and gratitude for the unexpected gesture, saying, “Nigga bought me a @rolex on his own birthday!!! I never receive gifts. I’ve always been the one to gift Pple! I love and appreciate you @memphisdepay… also lemme get some of that hair Lool.”

Love the bromance between Memphis Depay and Davido.

Rich people deserve gifts too. pic.twitter.com/RrkMN62zdf

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 14, 2024

Davido’s response not only underscores the significance of Depay’s generous gesture but also illuminates the depth of their friendship.

This heartfelt exchange serves as a testament to the strong bonds formed among these global icons, reinforcing their connections beyond the domains of music and sports.

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Prior to the Parisians’ home game against Lyon on Saturday, a group of PSG ultras raised a banner expressing their feelings about the departed Neymar.

After 173 appearances for the team, Neymar left PSG this summer along with Lionel Messi.

The Brazilian’s high-profile transfer from Barcelona in 2017 shocked the entire football world, but the club’s ardent supporters, who expressed their delight at his departure, made it apparent that he hadn’t done enough to win them over.

His stay in Paris was, to put it mildly, unimpressive. Despite winning numerous Ligue 1 titles, the Brazilian was unable to provide PSG with the necessary talent to win the Champions League. They are lacking it, and Neymar didn’t do much to help them get it.

🚨🚨| PSG Ultras have a banner saying “Neymar: finally rid of the rude.” pic.twitter.com/bxDbipmNiW

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 26, 2023

Despite finally being able to leave France, the 31-year-old has yet to make his Al-Hilal debut, and as he recovers from ankle surgery, it’s uncertain when he’ll do so.

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Lionel Messi acknowledges that leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain was “not something I wanted” and that life at PSG was “tough” for him and his family.

It became apparent in the summer of 2021, following career-long ties with La Liga giants Barcelona, that the funds were not available at Camp Nou for a new contract to be put in place.

Because of this, Messi said a tearful goodbye to Catalunya and decided to join Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in Paris Saint-Germain.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s time in France did not go as planned since at one point, the club’s own supporters began to jeer him. Messi admits that a stay in Paris was never part of his big career plan.

 Messi, who has rediscovered his best form and enjoyment of club football since linking up with MLS side Inter Miami in 2023, has said of his past and present: “As I said at the time, my departure to Paris was not something I wanted, it was not something I wanted to leave Barcelona and, so to speak, it was from one day to the next. And, well, I also had to get used to a place that was totally different from where I had been living all my life, both in terms of the city and in a sporting sense, and, well, it was difficult, but the opposite of what is happening to me now here [in Miami].”

In a separate interview with ESPN, Messi admitted that he and his family found it “rough” during his time at PSG, adding: “This is what I was looking for when we made the decision with my family. To enjoy it once more, as I’ve done my whole career, after two difficult years, the truth is we had it rough. But as luck would have it, we’re in a place where we’re happy not just because of the results on the pitch but because of the everyday life with my wife, my kids, our lifestyle and the way we spend our time. Truth is, we’re enjoying this moment very much.”

Messi scored 32 goals in 75 games with PSG, but he was only able to win two Ligue 1 titles in France rather than the coveted Champions League trophy.

Within weeks of his arrival, Inter Miami is on the verge of winning the Leagues Cup thanks to his nine goals in six games.

He added on potentially delivering a first trophy for the MLS outfit in just their third season of existence: “It would be amazing, wouldn’t it? Both for me and for all the people who are fans of the club, for the club itself. We want to be a point of reference and winning a title would help a lot in that. It is a very young club, it has been around for a very short time, and to win our first title would be great for all of us.”

Messi signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami when he arrived in the United States, but that contract includes a 2026 extension option, so he could still play in the World Cup finals in America, Canada, and Mexico that year, despite stating that he has no plans to do so at the moment.

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Superstar forward Neymar has joined Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain, it has been revealed.

According to sources, the Saudi Arabian club spent €90 million (£77.6 million) for the services of the 31-year-old, ending his six-year tenure at PSG. In 2017, the Ligue 1 club paid £190 million to acquire Neymar, making him the most expensive player in football history.

The Brazilian played for six seasons with the club, winning five Ligue 1 championships, but he also endured a succession of muscle problems that prevented him from playing more than 22 league games in any of those seasons.

Speaking to PSG’s official website, club chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “It is inevitably difficult to say goodbye to a legend of the Club, which Neymar will be forever. I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, nor what he brought to our club and our project over the past six years.

“We have lived extraordinary moments and Neymar will always be part of our history. I would like to thank him and his family. We wish Neymar the best for the future and his next adventure.”

Neymar has put pen to paper on a two-year deal in Saudi Arabia and has picked the number 10 jersey to wear at Al Hilal.

As long as PSG and Al Hilal can agree on a price, midfielder Marco Verratti might reunite with Neymar in the Middle East. Talks over Verratti are still ongoing.

Al Hilal has been very active so far this summer in the transfer market, signing players like Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Malcom.

🎬 “O talento maravilhoso… que atrai a atenção de todos” @neymarjr 💙#نيمار_هلالي #الهلال pic.twitter.com/TTzADrVGJJ

— نادي الهلال السعودي (@Alhilal_FC) August 15, 2023

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There have been reports indicating that Neymar has reached a personal agreement with Al Hilal, a club in Saudi Arabia, which brings him closer to leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Initially, Neymar turned down the opportunity to move to Al Hilal when they made him their first choice to replace his PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe earlier in the summer.

However, recent sources have confirmed that Neymar has now agreed to join Al Hilal and has accepted the terms of a substantial contract reportedly worth approximately €220,000 (£189,000) per day.

It’s worth noting that Al Hilal pursued Neymar after their attempt to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen fell through. PSG also entertained interest from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which they had been seeking as a buyer for Neymar.

PSG is said to have accepted an offer of €90 million (£77.6 million) from Al Hilal to finalize the deal.

The transfer is expected to be formally completed in the next few days, and Neymar’s departure marks another significant development in a tumultuous summer for PSG. They are also reportedly in negotiations with Al Hilal regarding the possible sale of midfielder Marco Verratti.

As for Kylian Mbappe, there were earlier speculations about his potential departure, but he was later welcomed back into the PSG squad after being initially left out. It seems that Mbappe is expected to play for PSG in their upcoming match against Toulouse.

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The 31-year-old midfielder, who has mastered the holding role that has grown to be so crucial for both domestic and international teams, may be regarded as a modern-day great in his own right.

Casemiro, a five-time Champions League champion from his spectacular time at Real Madrid, assisted in ending United’s six-year trophy drought last season when they won the Carabao Cup.

The Samba star has a large following, but he also admits to being a fan. He has three players in particular who he believes are head and shoulders above the others.

Asked by Placar magazine to run through his top three list, Casemiro said: “Lionel Messi left his mark. You can’t deny it. He was always a rival, with Barcelona and with Argentina, there was no way to escape it. But those who like football, like Messi. It was a pleasure playing against him. He is a guy who does not need comment. You just have to admire him.”

Casemiro added: “I had the pleasure of seeing Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, who are the three greatest of my generation. I saw [the Brazilian] Ronaldo, I saw Zinedine Zidane but, without a doubt, these three are the best of my time. I never played against Cristiano, thank God! He gave me many titles and victories.”

Ronaldo and Casemiro worked together for many trophy-filled years at Santiago Bernabeu. After a brief reunion at Old Trafford, the Portuguese superstar sprinted out of the stadium as his contract expired in November 2022.

Ronaldo has joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Messi has joined Inter Miami in the MLS, Neymar is still under contract with Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, and Casemiro is counting down the minutes till the 2023–24 season in Manchester.

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Neymar opens up about the challenges faced by Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) star-studded attack featuring Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe and has revealed the reasons behind their failure to clinch the Champions League title.

Despite being dubbed as one of the most lethal attacking tridents in football, the trio couldn’t conquer Europe during their two seasons together at the Parc des Princes. Frustrated supporters and disappointing performances in continental football led Neymar to acknowledge that the three superstars simply “didn’t fit in” as expected

 “We had a very strong team. Messi, Mbappé and I are three guys who are the best in the world. We knew it, but unfortunately we didn’t fit in. It wasn’t good for us,” he told in an interview with YouTuber Casimiro Miguel.

However, he acknowledged that football doesn’t always align with expectations, and success isn’t guaranteed, no matter the star power.

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Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has revealed to making a “mistake” when issuing a public apology to his pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi.

Neymar and Carolina Dantas, a social media celebrity, already have a 12-year-old kid from Neymar’s previous relationship. The couple revealed in April that they were expecting their first child together. Because of his fame, Neymar’s love life is constantly in the news, and with his most recent Instagram post, things might not be looking well.

Neymar has said in a message sent out to his 210 million followers: “I made a mistake. I made a mistake with you. I dare say that I make mistakes every day, on and off the pitch. But I solve my mistakes in my personal life at home, in my intimacy with my family and my friends. All of this affected one of the most special people in my life. The woman I dreamed of following by my side, the mother of my child. It reached her family, which is now my family. This reached its intimacy in such a special moment as motherhood.”

He added: “Bru, I have already apologised for my mistakes, for the useless exposure, but I feel obliged to reaffirm it publicly. If a private matter has gone public, the apology should be made public. I can’t imagine myself without you. I don’t know if it will work between us, but TODAY you can be sure that I want to try. Our purpose will prevail, our love for our baby will prevail, our love for each other will strengthen us.”

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This summer, Neymar has continued to make headlines both on and off the field, raising serious concerns about how long the Brazil international will remain at PSG.

Neymar moved to France from Barcelona for €222 million (£191 million/$244 million) in 2017, and he signed a contract that runs through 2025. However, the 31-year-old has struggled to win over a demanding fan base in Paris and is being linked with a number of Premier League teams.

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Neymar’s ankle injury is planned for surgery, and PSG has confirmed that he will likely miss the rest of the season as a result.

After the Brazilian sustained the injury in the 4-3 victory over Lille in February, manager Christophe Galtier had already stated that he would not be back for a while, but there was no set timetable for his recuperation from what was first believed to be a straightforward sprained ankle.

PSG has now acknowledged that Neymar will need surgery since the injury is more serious.

A club statement read: “Neymar Jr has had several episodes of right ankle instability in recent years. Following his last sprain contracted on February 20, the medical staff of Paris Saint-Germain recommended a ligament repair operation, in order to avoid a major risk of recurrence. All of the experts consulted confirmed this need.

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“This surgery will be performed in the coming days at ASPETAR Hospital in Doha.

“A delay of three to four months is expected before his return to collective training.”

That puts a stop to Neymar’s outstanding individual season, which was cruelly disappointing. In 29 appearances across all competitions, the Brazilian piled up 18 goals and 17 assists, but it now seems unlikely that he will be able to add to those totals.

In Neymar’s absence, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will continue to play at the top of PSG’s line, with youthful Hugo Ekitike still available.

It’s unknown what Neymar’s injury will mean for him in the long run. According to reports, PSG is willing to let the Brazilian go in the summer, and many Premier League teams have been made aware of his possible availability.

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