Neymar

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday. The Brazil forward scored in the first ...

By Fernando Kallas AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - Neymar scored in extra time as Brazil were winning 1-0 against Croatia in their World Cup quarter-fina...

Neymar scored in stoppage time of the first half of extra time to give Brazil a 1-0 lead in the quarterfinals against Croatia.

Neymar equalled Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals after scoring against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

As one legend lies in hospital clinging on to his health, another takes to the pitches of Qatar in search of a World Cup title.

Brazil exited the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday in one of the most frustrating ways to lose a knockout-round soccer match. Neymar put Brazil ahead in the ...

And Croatia overcame Brazil in the shootout to go through to the semi-finals. Neymar, who was Brazil's final penalty taker, did not even take a spot-kick as it ...

Neymar scored the opening goal of the match in the 106th minute before Bruno Petkovic equalised in the 117th minute to send the game to a penalty shootout.

The soccer star scored the record-tying goal in the first half of Brazil's World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia.

12/9/2022 11:05 AM PT ... Soccer superstar Neymar was absolutely crushed after Brazil's devastating loss to Croatia on Friday ... breaking down in tears as his ...

A tearful Neymar shared a hug with the 10-year-old son of Ivan Perisic following Brazil's penalty-shootout defeat by Croatia in their World Cup ...

Neymar's brilliant goal could have been the landmark moment in his career.

Neymar trudged off the field in disappointment but was consoled en route by Ivan Perisic's son after Croatia's World Cup penalty shootout victory.

WORLD CUP fans were left baffled after Neymar failed to take a penalty in Brazil's shoot-out defeat to Croatia.Brazil were dumped out of the World Cup.

A CROATIAN child ran over to console a heartbroken Neymar after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties.The Brazil star was in foods of.

[Croatia won 4-2 on penalties](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6880988/brazil-croatia-world-cup/). [even take a penalty](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6882070/brazil-tite-neymar-penalty-croatia-world-cup-shootout/). [ Perisic's son](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/29854/croatia/) was filmed running over to the PSG star. [Neymar](https://www.the-sun.com/who/neymar/), who despite his sadness took the time to really acknowledge and appreciate his gesture." [Brazil](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/8019/brazil/) star was in floods of tears after Marquinhos missed the vital penalty that [sealed his team's fate](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6880988/brazil-croatia-world-cup/). IVAN PERISIC'S son ran over to console a heartbroken Neymar after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties.

Ivan Perisics young son showed great sportsmanship after Croatia upset Brazil, going over to shake hands with a devastated Neymar.

Neymar didn't get the chance to take one a penalty in Brazil's shootout loss to Croatia - but why exactly was that the case?

The player with the most skills and mental capacity needs to take this one as it is a heavier pressure." [Dominik Livakovic](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-is-dominik-livakovic-croatias-world-cup-goalkeeper-brazil-quarter-finals/bltce36a3b3bd8d884d). The defender could only stroke his kick against the base of the left-hand post marking the [end of Brazil's campaign](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/croatia-keep-dancing-brazil-winners-losers-ratings-neymar-world-cup-heartbreak/bltc6611cdf15f1add8) as they crashed out 4-2 on penalties.

Al Rayyan, Qatar (AP) -- Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday.

Neymar said he was unsure if he would play again for Brazil after equaling Pele's goal record in their World Cup defeat to Croatia on penalties.

He missed out on Brazil's 2019 Copa America triumph through injury and was on the losing side in last year's final against [Argentina](/soccer/team?id=202). [Brazil women](/soccer/team/_/id/2752/brazil)'s forward Marta holds the country's all-time record with 115 goals in 171 games. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) forward began the World Cup two goals behind Pele. The latest medical report indicated that the 82-year-old Pele was doing OK. "He should have taken the fifth and decisive penalty. I will not close the door to playing with Brazil, nor do I say 100% that I'll come back."

Brazil's Neymar said on Friday he was unsure if he would play again for the national team after their heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat to ...

I will not close the door to playing with Brazil, nor do I say 100% that I'll come back." Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Maybe I'm not thinking straight," an emotional Neymar told reporters.

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks.

He made it back to the starting lineup after missing two group games, and played about 80 minutes in He suffered a serious back injury in the quarterfinals against Colombia and then saw his teammates lose 7-1 to Germany. Another right ankle sprain forced him to miss the 2019 Copa América, which Brazil won. Neymar scored his goal in extra time with a right-footed shot after getting through the defense and dribbling past the Croatia goalkeeper to match Pelé’s record. Neymar first played for Brazil as an 18-year-old in 2010. “Unfortunately, this is not the happiest day for us,” Pelé added. “He would have taken the fifth penalty,” Brazil coach Tite said. Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport. I'm not closing any doors to the Seleção, but I'm also not saying 100% that I want to be back." Neymar damaged ligaments in his ankle in Brazil’s opening win against Serbia, and his participation in the rest of the tournament was in doubt because of the injury. “Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. “That's the one with the most pressure, and he would be the player with the most quality and mental preparedness to take the shot.”

Ivan Perisic's young son showed great sportsmanship after Croatia upset Brazil, going over to shake hands with a devastated Neymar.

Neymar played all 120 minutes in the match, and the 10-year-old Leo clearly saw that he needed some support. The 30-year-old superstar isn't certain to return for the 2026 World Cup, stating before the 2022 tournament that he "can't guarantee" that he'll play in North America in four years. For most, it could be their only chance to play on the sport's biggest stage.

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks.

Brazil coach Tite defended his decision to place Neymar as the fifth penalty taker in his side's loss to Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final.

“But they had a deflected shot and it went in. [Bruno Petkovic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/bruno-petkovic-utyOhViqBskYPxl7/) then scored with five minutes left to send it to a shootout. “The player who is the most mentally prepared for that should take the last penalty kick.” “That’s your word, not mine, I disagree,” he replied. His side, defending a 1-0 lead, were caught on the break for Petkovic’s equaliser. The Paris Saint-Germain forward was in tears on the pitch after Brazil’s elimination.

Brazil's talisman experienced the euphoria and the agony that only World Cup knockout football can bring - and who knows if he will be back?

[Pedro](https://theathletic.com/football/player/pedro-sx5gDcIc9Yyp4Sk0/) entered the play in place of [Richarlison](https://theathletic.com/football/player/richarlison-In1i1xxYvNDi2SMI/). [Rodrygo](https://theathletic.com/football/player/rodrygo-JS0gfsSSMTJWAReh/) took over from [Vinicius Junior](https://theathletic.com/football/player/vinicius-junior-RYkvBJoMUnRgM6AO/). The idea, though, was that Neymar would show modern-day Brazil what it had been missing for the past 20 years. [Antony](https://theathletic.com/football/player/antony-wnm4X5Bgf4PfC0PP/) replaced the ineffectual Raphina. [Neymar](https://theathletic.com/football/player/neymar-agYNXA8EZeXr5nNQ/) is that the defining image of [Brazil](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brazil/)’s 2022 World Cup will be his tears. It was Germany playing the beautiful game in Brazil’s backyard, and there was nothing Neymar could do about it. That was the first time he cried in a World Cup and, in his absence, it felt like the crown was knocked off football royalty. Will we still be arguing about who exactly he is, his legacy, and why he is not revered in the way, perhaps, that happens with some of the other Brazilian superstars? [Thiago Silva](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thiago-silva-SMvGFhYXbUH4qI7k/) almost had to peel him off the grass. He is not too old to figure for Brazil at the next tournament in 2026. His immediate reaction was to sink to the floor, as though he no longer trusted his legs. Brazil will not be getting a sixth star on their shirt and the wearer of their No 10 shirt wept and wept and wept.

Penalty kicks followed, with Croatia pulling out the win and advancing to the semifinals for the second straight tournament. Brazil, meanwhile, was eliminated ...

Brazilian soccer great Pelé has congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record and commiserated with the player for his World Cup exit.

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The 30-year-old superstar made history on Friday by tying the Brazilian legend's all-time national team scoring record.

Neymar was noncommittal on his future with Brazil following the team's upset loss in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals.

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IVAN PERISIC'S son ran over to console a heartbroken Neymar after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties.The Brazil star was in floods.

[Croatia won 4-2 on penalties](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6880988/brazil-croatia-world-cup/). [even take a penalty](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6882070/brazil-tite-neymar-penalty-croatia-world-cup-shootout/). [ Perisic's son](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/29854/croatia/) was filmed running over to the PSG star. [Neymar](https://www.the-sun.com/who/neymar/), who despite his sadness took the time to really acknowledge and appreciate his gesture." [Brazil](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/8019/brazil/) star was in floods of tears after Marquinhos missed the vital penalty that [sealed his team's fate](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6880988/brazil-croatia-world-cup/). IVAN PERISIC'S son ran over to console a heartbroken Neymar after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties.

'I will not close the door to playing with Brazil, nor do I say 100 percent that I'll come back,' Neymar said.

When their [Croatia’s] goalkeeper [Dominik Livaković] is the best player on the field, the game is talking to you. “He should have taken the fifth and decisive penalty,” Brazilian coach Tite told reporters. “I think talking now is bad because of the heat of the moment. “I can’t guarantee that I’ll play another [World] Cup,” he told Brazilian network Globo. To say that this is the end would be rushing myself, but I don’t guarantee anything either. Maybe I’ll play another one, maybe not.

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted he may retire from international duty after his nation crashed out of the World Cup in Qatar. Croatia progressed through to ...

[Croatia](https://theathletic.com/football/team/croatia/) progressed through to the semi-finals of the tournament after defeating Brazil 4-2 on penalties, with the scoreline at 1-1 after extra time. He then failed to take a penalty for Brazil as they lost the shootout. [Brazil](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brazil/) forward [Neymar](https://theathletic.com/football/player/neymar-agYNXA8EZeXr5nNQ/) has hinted he may retire from international duty after his nation crashed out of the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) in Qatar.

Brazil legend Pele sent a message to Neymar after the 30-year-old equalled his goalscoring record but crashed out of the World Cup against Croatia.

Neymar himself hinted that [that game may his last in the Canarinha shirt](https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-hints-brazil-retirement-after-croatia-world-cup-loss/bltf856e44766009efe/match/6pjywulo227g9olkreqoforxm), as another opportunity for World Cup glory evaded the Paris Saint-Germain forward. However, a Bruno Petkovic leveller three minutes from time took the game to [a shootout in which Neymar was unable feature,](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-should-have-taken-brazil-first-penalty-fans-react-as-croatia-progress-in-world-cup/blt94bfb6086f712bc6) after Marquinhos missed the decisive penalty. [an extra-time strike that brought him level with Pele on 77 goals](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-neymar-equals-pele-scoring-record-extra-time-goal-croatia-world-cup-quarter-final/blt36f49ea9ad26a911/match/6pjywulo227g9olkreqoforxm).

The World Cup quarterfinal loss to Croatia was a tough one to take for the Brazil forward, and it could mean the end of his time with the national team. Neymar ...

That is still younger than many leading names in Qatar, from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric and Olivier Giroud. But Brazil's number 10 hinted ...

Neymar left Barcelona in 2017 because he wanted to win the Ballon d'Or, but he has not managed to win that prize and in Paris — now reunited with Lionel Messi — he lives in the shadow of Kylian Mbappe. He came back in time, but that World Cup was still remembered for his tears in a win over Costa Rica before the Selecao lost in the quarterfinals to Belgium. But Brazil's number 10 hinted last year that he would not appear at another World Cup, suggesting in one interview that he might not have the mental strength "to put up with even more football."

The favourites are out. Brazil had come into the Qatar 2022 World Cup as many people's tips to lift the trophy on 18 December and had done little to ...

The South Americans did win the Copa América in 2019 but Neymar also missed that tournament due to fitness issues, which means the only international title he has won is a Confederations Cup in 2013. Neymar, who will be 34 when the 2026 World Cup comes around, made his debut for the Brazil in the days after their elimination from the 2010 tournament and has since gone to make 124 appearances, scoring 77 times. I will not close the door to playing with Brazil, nor do I say 100% that I’ll come back. Until, that is, a superbly worked goal from Neymar lit up the game in the first half of extra-time and appeared to set Brazil on course for the semi-finals, where they would, as it turns, have met arch-rivals Argentina. Brazil had come into the Qatar 2022 World Cup as many people’s tips to lift the trophy on 18 December and had done little to dissuade those supporters in the run-up to Friday’s quarter-final. A Seleção put in a free-flowing performance in the round of 16 to comfortably see off South Korea and although they weren’t as impressive in

The joy of scoring one of his biggest goals for Brazil quickly turned into tears after yet another disappointing elimination for Neymar with the national ...