Neymar confirms Brazil retirement
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Brazil's exit from the 2026 World Cup shook the pillars of international football, leaving behind one of the most astonishing images in recent years, as Neymar Jr found himself once again caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty over whether he would continue to enjoy wearing the national team's shirt or take a surprise decision.
According to reports from a Brazilian outlet, tensions flared in the dressing room during the break. According to the reports, he called Gabriel Bontempo "an idiot" and suggested he should play for Chapecoense instead.
Neymar came off the bench to make his first World Cup appearance at the 2026 World Cup for Brazil in their Group C finale against Scotland on Wednesday.
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