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AsiaPac · 7 hrs ago
'My time has passed': Neymar doubles down on Brazil retirement
SAO PAULO, July 29 : Neymar appeared to confirm his retirement from international soccer, saying he no longer wanted to play for Brazil, weeks after suggesting his international career had ended following their World Cup last-16 loss to Norway.The 34-year-old forward, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, made the comments after Santos beat Venezuela's Universidad Central 4-2 in a Copa Sudamericana match late on Tuesday."I think my time with the national team has already passed. I made history there, and I'm very happy about it. I experienced a lot there, gave my blood and my life, and always fought and battled for the yellow jersey. But I don't think I want it anymore," he told reporters.The remarks reinforced comments he made in the immediate aftermath of Brazil's 2-1 World Cup defeat by Nor
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