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'I gave my blood' - Neymar confirms Brazil retirement

Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from the Brazil national team following a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign under Carlo Ancelotti. The Santos superstar also took the opportunity to hit back at recent media reports claiming he has been "bullying" younger team-mates in the Vila Belmiro dressing room.

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Neymar misses big Santos win after participating in Poker Championship

Santos superstar Neymar was a notable absentee from the squad as Cuca's side secured a dominant victory in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday night. Rather than flying to Venezuela for the continental clash, the Brazilian icon was spotted competing in a professional poker tournament in Sao Paulo.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	Metropolitanos FC	13	7	4	2	17	10	7	25	W W D L W
3	Deportivo Tachira	13	7	3	3	17	12	5	24	W D L W W
4	Universidad Central	13	7	2	4	24	20	4	23	L D L W L
5	Portuguesa FC	13	5	5	3	20	12	8	20	W D W L D
6	Estudiantes Merida	13	6	2	5	21	18	3	20	L W W W L

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