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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
6	Academia Puerto Cabello	10	4	4	2	13	8	5	16	D L D D W
7	Estudiantes Merida	10	4	3	3	11	11	0	15	L W L D W
8	Universidad Central	10	4	2	4	11	10	1	14	W W D D W
9	Monagas SC	10	4	1	5	11	12	-1	13	W W L W L
10	Caracas	10	2	4	4	8	13	-5	10	L L W D D

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