Before the World Cup, it had been claimed that it would be Neymar's final tournament, and with Brazil's penalty shootout loss to Croatia in the quarterfinals, that seems more and more likely. Neymar would leave the contest tied with Pele for the greatest score in Brazil's history thanks to his outstanding effort in extra time. Brazil and Argentina's chances of playing in an all-South American semifinal were dashed by Croatia's win.
Neymar, a striker for Brazil, has indicated that he will stop playing for his country after the 2022 World Cup quarterfinal penalty shootout loss to Croatia.
Bruno Petkovic struck a thrilling equalizer with four minutes remaining in extra time after Neymar, 30, scored a fantastic goal in extra time.
Due to Dominik Livakovic's heroics in goal, Croatia advanced to its second consecutive World Cup semi-final, and Neymar was not even given the opportunity to take his penalty kick.
Is neymar going to retire from Brazil team ?
Neymar was visibly upset on the field after the game, and when he finally addressed to the media, he claimed that this may be his final match for Brazil.
"Sincerely, I have no idea. I believe that speaking in the heat of the moment is terrible. I might not be thinking clearly "a visibly upset Neymar told reporters.
"Saying that this is the end would be hurrying things, but I also make no guarantees. Let's wait and see what happens next."
Neymar's Achievement for Brazil national Team
Even though Neymar won the 2013 Confederations Cup as his sole national team championship, he would retire as one of Brazil's best players. His career was frequently marred by injuries that occurred just when he needed them the most.
However, he is tied with Pele for the most goals scored in his country's history with 77.
With a fantastic performance in extra time, he completed two one-two passes before eluding the goalie and sending the ball into the roof of the net for his 77th goal, which came in the team's loss to Croatia.
He is tied for third place with Leonidas and Rivaldo in terms of goals scored for Brazil at World Cups with eight, trailing only Ronaldo, Pele, Ademir, Vava, and Jairzinho.
Dani Alves, 39, acknowledged that this would be his final World Cup, but he pushed Neymar to play on.
It's time for me to announce that this World Cup was my last, Alves remarked.
"But I don't believe Neymar will experience the same thing. He is fantastic, and Brazilian football needs him to continue."
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