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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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'You little brat' - Neymar makes mockery of Santos dressing room allegations

Santos star Neymar made light of reports alleging he insulted young team-mates following a dramatic 2–2 draw with Chapecoense by posting a sarcastic photo with Gabriel Bontempo. The 34-year-old captain, who scored both goals in the match, forcefully denied the allegations on social media before joking about the situation with Bontempo online.

Neymar slams 'malicious' Santos dressing room insult claims

Neymar has hit back at reports claiming he insulted his younger team-mates Gabriel Bontempo and Joao Ananias during a heated half-time exchange in Santos’ recent 2-2 draw with Chapecoense. The Brazilian superstar took to social media to brand the allegations "a complete lie" while defending his senior role within the squad.

Neymar erupts in anger: enough lies

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Called his teammate "despicable": Neymar sparks a fire in the Santos dressing room

A new crisis for the Brazilian

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Sao Paulo	20	7	5	8	25	23	2	26	D L L D L
13	Vitoria	20	7	5	8	22	27	-5	26	L D W L W
14	Santos FC	20	5	7	8	29	33	-4	22	D L W L L
15	Gremio	20	5	7	8	22	26	-4	22	D L L W D
16	Internacional	20	5	6	9	22	26	-4	21	L L L L W

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