Neymar Squashes Rumours of Retirement From Brazil National Team After 2022 World Cup Heartbreak

• Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has subtly hinted that he would prolong his international career
• The 30-year-old forward already has 124 caps for Brazil, scoring an impressive 77 goals for the national team
• Neymar continues to search for his first-ever World Cup trophy and may play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to win it

Neymar has revealed seeing his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi win the World Cup has served as his motivation to keep playing for the Brazil national team.

The 30-year-old had hinted prior to the start of the 2022 World Cup that the tournament in Qatar could possibly be his last for the Brazil national team.

According to Sportskeeda, Neymar has now retracted his comments about retiring, suggesting he might probably be available for Brazil for the 2026 World Cup.

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“I'll go year by year and we'll see. Of course, I have a very big dream, that of winning the World Cup. Leo has always been an inspiration. He always helped and encouraged me. Obviously, seeing him win at 35, I think about it too.”

Lionel Messi led Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar, winning the Golden Ball award as the best player in the tournament ahead of Kylian Mbappe.

Neymar clashes with PSG Sporting Director

Meanwhile, Neymar has admitted that he had an argument with PSG Sporting Director Luis Campos on Saturday after the club suffered yet another agonizing defeat, The Eagle Online reports.

PSG were defeated 3-1 by Monaco, and after the game, sources in France said Neymar expressed his anger on his teammates and Campos in the changing room.

Neymar remarked ahead of PSG’s Tuesday's Champions League round-of-16 first leg against Bayern Munich that locker room confrontations are a part of football.

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Neymar ready to fight for PSG place

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Neymar has a point to prove to all his doubters as Paris Saint-Germain enters the business phase of the season after the Brazilian’s motivation to succeed was recently questioned.

The 31-year-old has suffered a dip in form since returning from the World Cup, scoring just once in five games for PSG and has also battled with injuries.

Neymar is now prepared to fight and take the Parisians to glory, allaying any fears he is no longer motivated to succeed with PSG.