Brazil striker Neymar believes the 2022 World Cup will be his final for his country, implying he may retire from international football at the age of 30. The 29-year-old has 113 caps for his nation and is considered Brazil’s best bet to win the World Cup in Qatar
Neymar has already had international success collecting the country’s first Olympic Gold medal in Men’s Football in Rio 2016 and lifting the Copa America in 2019. However, the World Cup remains the goal, and the attacker is under pressure to perform for the five-time champions.
However, the pressure has taken its toll on Neymar, who has stated that the tournament would be his last for Brazil because he lacks the strength of mind’ to play any
‘I think it’s [2022] my last World Cup,’ said Neymar.
‘I see it as my last because I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore.
‘I’ll do everything to turn up well, do everything to win with my country.
‘To realise my greatest dream since I was little, and I hope I can do it.
Fans believe it is too soon to be hanging up his boots.
Source:Operanewsapp.com