Neymar Announces Retirement from International Football After Emotional Farewell at MetLife Stadium
Neymar announced his retirement from international football with Brazil, stating it began and ended at MetLife Stadium. The news was broken by Bleacher Report citing Fabrizio Romano. @BleacherReport As Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 caps, Neymar is a legend but often called the "prince who never became king" due to no major international trophies and recurring injuries. The announcement after the 2026 World Cup triggered emotional reactions, with fans thanking the magician while others reflected on unfulfilled potential in his international career. BREAKING: Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, per @FabrizioRomano 🚨 “I tried. I tried. It started here at MetLife stadium and I finished here. It is now over." pic.twitter.com/LTdhY8lrOD — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 5, 2026 Neymar announced his retirement from international football, including from the Brazilian national team, stating that he was ending h...