Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international soccer, concluding his national team career after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The announcement came shortly after the match on Sunday.
"I tried. I tried. It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over," Neymar told reporters. He scored Brazil's only goal in the 2-1 loss against Norway at MetLife Stadium.
Throughout his international career, Neymar amassed 80 goals in 130 appearances for Brazil, along with 59 assists. Brazil has not won the World Cup since 2002.