Football News: Neymar might not play for Brazil again following a disappointing loss at the FIFA World Cup
Brazil's soul-crushing loss to Croatia has prompted captain Neymar to consider his future, hinting he might retire from international football and is unsure whether he would return to the national team.
Neymar : Could be his last with time Brazil.The Paris Saint-Germain superstar said: "I am not closing any doors on the national team but I am also not guaranteeing 100 per cent that I will return," said the 30-year-old.
"I need to think a bit more about what is the right thing for the national team and for me."
Neymar scored a goal on Friday to match Pele's record tally of 77 goals for Brazil, but Bruno Petkovic equalised to pave the path for a penalty shootout.
Neymar did not take a shot, Dominik Livakovic blocked Rodrygo's effort, and Marquinhos' shot struck the post as Croatia netted all four attempts to win the shootout 4-2.
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In 2018, Brazil were eliminated in the same stage by losing to Belgium. Before that, there suffered an embarrassing 7-1 defeat in the semi-finals by Germany.
"It is an awful feeling; I think this is worse than what happened at the last World Cup," added Neymar.
"It is difficult to find the words to describe this moment."
Meanwhile, coach Tite announced he was quitting after the match.
"It is a painful defeat but I go in peace," he revealed. "It is the end of a cycle."