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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.

Neymar is the latest in a long line of Brazilian players like Pelé and Ronaldinho who have gone by a mononym and shined at the FIFA World Cup.

The Brazil forward scored in the first half of extra time of his team's World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia. Neymar scored with a right-footed shot ...

The Paris St Germain forward matched the achievement of his illustrious predecessor in the number 10 shirt.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) records say otherwise, however. They state that Pele actually scored 95 goals for his country in 113 games - not the ...

Neymar is the latest in a long line of Brazilian players like Pel and Ronaldinho who have gone by a mononym and shined at the FIFA World Cup.

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

Brazilian superstar Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé for the most goals scored in Brazil men's national team history in Friday's loss to Croatia.

Neymar has moved into a tie with Pel\u00e9 as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals. But again he failed to lead Brazil to a major title after the ...

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. I'm not closing any doors to the Seleção, but I'm also not saying 100% that I want to be back." Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport. We both know that this is more than a figure," he "Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. "It would be too hasty to come here and say that this is it, but I can't guarantee anything.

Neymar iguala récord de goles de Pelé con Brasil en la Copa Mundial ... TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/Tampa Hoy) – El delantero brasileño Neymar igualó a la leyenda del ...

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."

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.”

By TALES AZZONIAP Sports Writer. AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday.

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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.

While Neymar and Brazil lost to Croatia on pens in their World Cup quarterfinals showdown, national team legend Pele remains proud of what the superstar has ...

Nonetheless, Pele believes we are still going to see more from Neymar in the future. Inspire our colleagues in the profession today, the next generations and most of all inspire all who love our sport,” Pele wrote on Instagram Unfortunately for the Selecao, Croatia didn’t back down and tied the game in the 117th minute with a thrilling strike from Bruno Petkovic.

Brazilian soccer great Pele has congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record and then commiserated with...

"Keep inspiring us," Pele said in the end of his message to Neymar. "Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us. We both know that this is more than a figure," the 82-year-old Pele wrote.

Neymar was crestfallen after Croatia stunned Brazil in the penalties to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final. Despite scoring a wonderful goal in extra time ...

Brazil were four minutes away from reaching the semi-finals when Bruno Petkovic found the back of the net in extra time with Croatia's only shot on goal in the entire match. Neymar scored his goal in extra time with a right-footed shot after getting through the defence and dribbling past the Croatia goalkeeper to match Pele's record for most goals for Brazil. Despite scoring a wonderful goal in extra time that not only put his side ahead in the match but also put him on par with the legendary Pele, Neymar will go back home empty-handed from Qatar, with his World Cup dream still unfulfilled.

South Americans crash out of World Cup after penalty shootout defeat to Croatia in quarter-final.

“Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us,” he added. I didn't come here to win and then turn around and say I was going to stay. We both know that this is more than a figure,” the 82-year-old Pele wrote. “I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil. Rodrygo's effort was saved by Dominik Livakovic and Marquinhos hit the post, while Croatia scored all four of their efforts to win the shootout. While there was despair in Brazil, Neymar did receive support.

Neymar moved level on Brazil goals with Pelé in Friday's quarter-final tie with Croatia, but it was not enough to see the Seleção through.

Discussing his future following the loss to Croatia, in which he did not take a penalty in the shoot-out, Neymar said: “The feeling is really bad. More than that, I hope that your achievement spreads to the millions of people who follow you to challenge what seems impossible. However, Brazil became the first team in the tournament’s history to be eliminated from a knockout match in which they scored the opening goal during extra-time. Neymar scored his 77th goal at senior level for Brazil midway through extra-time to open the scoring in Unfortunately, the day is not the happiest for us, but you will always be the source of inspiration that many aspire to become. However, you know, as I do, that no number is greater than the joy of representing our country.

Pele congratulated Neymar on matching his long-standing goalscoring record for Brazil and urged the forward "to keep inspiring us" amid questions over his ...

I will continue punching the air with happiness with every goal you score, as I have done in every game I've seen you." "It's worse today than what happened in the past. Unfortunately, it's hard to find words to describe this moment. "I'm proud of their personality, of taking the penalty, of their character, because it's not easy to assume that responsibility." This enhances the greatness of your achievement. "Your legacy is far from over.

Pele urged Neymar to "keep inspiring us" on Saturday after the Brazil forward dropped a retirement hint following his team's shock World Cup defeat to ...

That adds to the greatness of your achievement." "Keep inspiring us. "I learned that the more time passes, the more our legacy grows," Pele wrote.