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Neymar Retires From Brazil National Team Holding Record Goal and Appearance Stats
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Neymar retired from Brazil's national team in July 2026 as the country's top scorer with 80 goals and second in appearances with 130 caps, holding multiple records despite limited team success.
- 01Neymar retires from Brazil national team after 17 years and 130 appearances.
- 02He holds Brazil's all-time scoring record with 80 goals, surpassing Pelé's 77.
- 03No active player is close to Neymar's goal or appearance records for Brazil.
- 04He also holds records for most yellow cards (33), 59 assists, and 10 hat-tricks.
- 05Brazil won only one Copa América during Neymar's senior career, with no World Cup titles.
- 06Neymar remains one of Brazil's most beloved footballers despite the team's limited success.
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