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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Neymar made the announcement Sunday after he and his teammates were eliminated, saying he is done playing for Brazil’s national team. world cup<\/span> and Lost to Norway 2-1<\/span> In the round of 16.<\/p>\n

“I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium and I’m done here. I’m done.”<\/p>\n

Neymar, 34, played his first game for Brazil on August 10, 2010, in a friendly against the United States at the Meadowlands stadium in northern New Jersey. In the match against Norway, he came on as a substitute and scored a goal from a penalty kick in the final minute.<\/p>\n

Because of Persistent right calf injury<\/span>Neymar only played in two of Brazil’s five matches at this tournament. He also played 15 minutes in group play against Scotland. <\/p>\n

For more than a decade, Brazil’s best player had suffered injuries in recent years that had limited his impact and slowed his development. This country is currently in a transition period where the next generation will take over.<\/p>\n

Captain Marquinhos said: “I ask you to be patient with the new generation and support us from the beginning.”<\/p>\n

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See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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