‘My number 10 jersey is now yours’; Neymar hints at retirement
Real Madrid star Rodrigo is one of the best strikers in Brazil’s new generation. In his revelation, Neymar is preparing to say goodbye to international football. Rodrigo says Neymar has hinted that the World Cup will be his last match for the country.
Rodrigo said he was going to present Neymar with the number 10 jersey worn by Brazilian legends. Rodrigo has revealed that he advised Neymar he could still play.
“I’m leaving the national team, jersey number 10 is yours,” Neymar said. I did not even know what to say to him. I was embarrassed at first, then laughed, what?
I do not even know how to say it correctly. I told him you should play a little more and that I do not want this jersey now. He laughed. ” Rodrigo said.
Rodrigo told ESPN. Before Neymar, the Brazilian’s number 10 jersey was worn by legendary players such as Pele, Ronaldinho and Kaka.
The 30-year-old Neymar is the second highest goalscorer for Brazil. He has scored 74 goals in 119 appearances for Brazil. Only Pele is ahead of Neymar. He made his Brazil debut in 2010 at the age of 18. Neymar was able to score in his first match.
Brazil is coming into this World Cup with a lot of expectations. The Brazilian team, which is playing in excellent form, is currently ranked number one in the FIFA rankings.
Newcomers Rodrigo and Vinicius Jr. are making great strides with Neymar. Many players on the team, including Eder Milito, Vinicius Jr., Casemiro and Rodrigo, have won the Champions League this year. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus and Neymar have won league titles with Manchester City and PSG.
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