Brazilian footballer Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following the elimination of the Brazilian national team from the FIFA World Cup.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the Brazilian forward officially declared his departure from the national squad in the wake of Brazil’s exit from the tournament. The announcement came after the Seleção was knocked out of the competition.

Neymar has long been regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Brazilian international football, having represented the national team across multiple major tournaments, including previous editions of the FIFA World Cup and the Copa América.

No further details regarding the precise circumstances or timing of the announcement are available based on the source material at hand.

Neymar could not be reached for additional comment. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) had not issued an official response to the announcement at the time of publication, according to the available source material.

The decision marks the conclusion of an international career spanning multiple decades. Neymar continues to be active as a club footballer and is expected to pursue his career at club level.