“I want to make a request as a father”: Neymar’s father writes emotional message after retirement Football News
NeymarThe Brazilian striker’s father has made an emotional appeal to his son after he decided to retire from international football following the heartbreaking end to the Selecao’s 2026 FIFA World Cup season.After Brazil were eliminated in the last 16, Neymar Pai posted a heartfelt message on social media urging his son not to quit the game he has dedicated his life to.“As a father, I would like to make a request. Son, continue playing football,” Neymar’s father wrote.The emotional post came shortly after Neymar confirmed his international career was over after Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway at MetLife Stadium.The five-time world champions’ hopes of lifting a sixth World Cup were dashed as Erling Haaland scored twice, while Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty was only a consolation.Shortly after the defeat, the 34-year-old announced that he had played his final game for Brazil.“I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started from here; I finish from here,” Neymar told reporters.Although Brazil’s season ended in disappointment, Neymar became the country’s all-time top scorer.His late penalty was his first goal of this World Cup after Leo Ostigard was penalized for a foul on Casemiro in stoppage time. He also scored 80 goals and 59 assists in 130 games for Brazil, setting a new national team record.Neymar’s illustrious international career spanned more than a decade, helping Brazil win the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and leading the Brazilian team to Olympic gold medals on home soil at the 2016 Rio Olympics.His place in Brazil’s World Cup squad has been uncertain until the final stages of selection due to ongoing health issues. However, manager Carlo Ancelotti has opted to include the experienced striker in his 26-man squad, hoping Neymar can inspire another deep run in football’s biggest competition.Instead, Brazil’s campaign ended earlier than expected.Norway withstood sustained pressure from Brazil and Haaland broke the deadlock in the 79th minute with a header from Andreas Schjelderup’s cross. Brazil found a late response through Neymar’s penalty, but it was not enough to prevent elimination.The defeat also continued Brazil’s recent difficult record at the World Cup, which was the seventh consecutive knockout stage defeat for the Brazilian team and their first World Cup exit since 1990.While Neymar’s international break has now ended, his father’s emotional plea made it clear he wants his son to continue playing club football.
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