Santos eliminated Universidad de Southampton in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, and Neymar stated after the match that his career with the Brazilian national team was over.
Previously, Lucas Moura expressed his hope to see Neymar again at the 2030 World Cup, to which Neymar responded: "I like Lucas very much, but it's impossible for me to go there. I think my time with the Brazilian national team is over. I made history there, I was very happy. I experienced a lot there. I bled and sweated for it, I fought for the yellow jersey, but I don't want to continue now."
Neymar made two substitute appearances for Brazil at this summer's World Cup, scoring a penalty in limited playing time, but still couldn't help Brazil advance to the quarterfinals.
