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Brazilian football legend Ronaldo publicly advised Neymar not to make hasty decisions about his national team future following Brazil's elimination by Norway in the 2026 World Cup. Neymar, 34, broke down in tears after the match at MetLife Stadium, hinting his national team career was over. Ronaldo urged Neymar to avoid pressure, noting his recent two-year injury struggle and suggesting he may regain motivation. Neymar, who debuted at the same stadium in 2010, has played in four World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026). His emotional post-match statement, 'I tried, I tried. Now, it's all over,' signaled potential retirement from international football.
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Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has publicly urged Neymar not to make any rash decisions about his international career while still emotionally affected by Brazil's World Cup elimination.
In an interview with TNT Sports on Monday (13th), Ronaldo—a World Cup winner with Brazil—addressed Neymar's emotional breakdown and hints that his national team journey may be over.
"Don't put any pressure on yourself right now, and don't make any decisions. You don't need to decide anything now; no one needs to solve any problems at this moment. We can't forget that he just went through two years of serious injuries. He made huge sacrifices just to stand on this World Cup stage. Maybe soon he will reignite his fighting spirit. Who knows if Ancelotti will still see him as an option for the Brazilian team?"
Neymar's Emotional Exit
The 34-year-old Neymar broke down in tears after Brazil's elimination by Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 5th. He remained seated on the grass for an extended period, unwilling to get up, before being helped to his feet and comforted by teammate Rafinha.
Brazil's No. 10 scored a penalty in the defeat but could not prevent the team's World Cup exit. In a subsequent interview with Brazil's Globo Esporte, he delivered a heartbreaking statement:
"I tried, I tried. Now, it's all over. I started here, and I end here."
Career Context
Neymar's national team career began with his debut at MetLife Stadium in 2010. Since then, he has participated in four World Cups: 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026—the last of which is widely regarded as the conclusion of his tenure wearing the No. 10 jersey.
Source: Brazil CNN
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