Pele

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) records say otherwise, however. They state that Pele actually scored 95 goals for his country in 113 games - not the ...

Brazilian superstar Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé for the most goals scored in Brazil men's national team history in Friday's loss to Croatia.

World governing body Fifa recognises the record, but the Brazilian Football Confederation and Pele will not because they say he scored 95 goals. Fifa only ...

Neymar's strike, which saw him beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and convert from a tight angle, put Brazil 1-0 ahead in stoppage...

Neymar is still chasing his first, with record five-time winners Brazil last lifting the trophy in 2002, eight years before he made his international debut. Neymar’s strike, which saw him beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and convert from a tight angle, put Brazil 1-0 ahead in stoppage time after the first additional period. Neymar equalled Pele’s record of 77 Brazil goals after scoring against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

December 9, 2022 is part of the glorious history of soccer and, more especially, of Brazil, although the elimination against Croatia filled the whole ...

A World Cup that began badly for a man who, like Pele, was Santos' jewel. Neymar (0.62) loses in the average per game to him and Ronaldo (0.63), who closes the podium of top scorers. [Brazil](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/cronica/2022/12/09/6393706d268e3ef7418b45db.html), although the elimination against Croatia filled the whole country with tears, with Neymar in the lead. The No.10 did not stop treatment and working, even in the small hours of the morning, and reappeared in a big way, for the killer goal in the round of 16 against South Korea. [Cristiano Ronaldo comparison to Michael Jordan causing a sensation in the United States](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/09/63935bd6268e3efc108b45e5.html) [Marquinhos penalty miss sends Brazil crashing out of World Cup as Croatia make semi-finals](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/cronica/2022/12/09/6393706d268e3ef7418b45db.html)

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks.

He made it back to the starting lineup after missing two group games, and played about 80 minutes in He suffered a serious back injury in the quarterfinals against Colombia and then saw his teammates lose 7-1 to Germany. Another right ankle sprain forced him to miss the 2019 Copa América, which Brazil won. Neymar scored his goal in extra time with a right-footed shot after getting through the defense and dribbling past the Croatia goalkeeper to match Pelé’s record. Neymar first played for Brazil as an 18-year-old in 2010. “Unfortunately, this is not the happiest day for us,” Pelé added. “He would have taken the fifth penalty,” Brazil coach Tite said. Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport. I'm not closing any doors to the Seleção, but I'm also not saying 100% that I want to be back." Neymar damaged ligaments in his ankle in Brazil’s opening win against Serbia, and his participation in the rest of the tournament was in doubt because of the injury. “Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. “That's the one with the most pressure, and he would be the player with the most quality and mental preparedness to take the shot.”

Brazil have had stars like Garrincha, Jairzinho, Romario, Zico, Socrates and Ronaldo in the past. But there is none bigger than Pele who holds the record of ...

More importantly, it will be a landmark that Neymar and all Brazil fans will hope can spur the team to a World Cup triumph in Qatar. However, the World Cup has remained elusive. The five-time champions have been starved of World Cup success ever since and are craving for their sixth title.

Lionel Messi became the player with the most assists on record in World Cup knockout matches on Friday, surpassing Pele when he teed up Nahuel Molina's goal ...

Brazilian soccer great Pelé has congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record and commiserated with the player for his World Cup exit.

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Debates about Lionel Messi being the greatest player to ever grace a football pitch could soon be put to bed after another record-breaking display.The.

His vision and ability to pass is just amazing. He told the BBC: “It’s just incredible. That makes him special. “The good thing about him is that he’s 35 and he’s coming to the end of his career but he’s playing like a playmaker. “Sometimes he gets frustrated like all top players. It always seems that he walks around the pitch and that his body language isn’t great, but he’s always looking for the right space to get the ball.

The 30-year-old superstar made history on Friday by tying the Brazilian legend's all-time national team scoring record.

Living legend Lionel Messi has broken yet another record after he picked up an assist for Argentina against the Netherlands.

However, his penalty against the Netherlands means that he now has four at the tournament. That now means that Messi has five assists spread across all of his World Cup knockout game appearances. [defence-splitting through-ball for teammate Nahuel Molina](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-messi-assist-molina-scoring-netherlands-world-cup-quarter-final/blt1b46964b69bb7522) who fired Argentina into the lead against their Dutch opposition.

By Fernando Kallas AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - Neymar scored in extra time as Brazil were winning 1-0 against Croatia in their World Cup quarter-fina...

Living legend Lionel Messi has broken yet another record after he picked up an assist for Argentina against the Netherlands.

However, his penalty against the Netherlands means that he now has four at the tournament. That now means that Messi has five assists spread across all of his World Cup knockout game appearances. [defence-splitting through-ball for teammate Nahuel Molina](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-messi-assist-molina-scoring-netherlands-world-cup-quarter-final/blt1b46964b69bb7522) who fired Argentina into the lead against their Dutch opposition.

Brazilian soccer great Pele has congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record and then commiserated with...

"Keep inspiring us," Pele said in the end of his message to Neymar. "Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us. We both know that this is more than a figure," the 82-year-old Pele wrote.

South Americans crash out of World Cup after penalty shootout defeat to Croatia in quarter-final.

“Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us,” he added. I didn't come here to win and then turn around and say I was going to stay. We both know that this is more than a figure,” the 82-year-old Pele wrote. “I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil. Rodrygo's effort was saved by Dominik Livakovic and Marquinhos hit the post, while Croatia scored all four of their efforts to win the shootout. While there was despair in Brazil, Neymar did receive support.

Pele, who has been hospitalised while being treated for a respiratory infection, posted his message on Instagram.

“Keep inspiring us,” Pele said in the end of his message to Neymar. “I will keep punching the air with joy for every goal you score, as I did in every match I saw you on the pitch.” “Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire.

Living legend Lionel Messi has broken yet another record after he picked up an assist for Argentina against the Netherlands.

However, his penalty against the Netherlands means that he now has four at the tournament. That now means that Messi has five assists spread across all of his World Cup knockout game appearances. [defence-splitting through-ball for teammate Nahuel Molina](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-messi-assist-molina-scoring-netherlands-world-cup-quarter-final/blt1b46964b69bb7522) who fired Argentina into the lead against their Dutch opposition.

Neymar was crestfallen after Croatia stunned Brazil in the penalties to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final. Despite scoring a wonderful goal in extra time ...

Brazil were four minutes away from reaching the semi-finals when Bruno Petkovic found the back of the net in extra time with Croatia's only shot on goal in the entire match. Neymar scored his goal in extra time with a right-footed shot after getting through the defence and dribbling past the Croatia goalkeeper to match Pele's record for most goals for Brazil. Despite scoring a wonderful goal in extra time that not only put his side ahead in the match but also put him on par with the legendary Pele, Neymar will go back home empty-handed from Qatar, with his World Cup dream still unfulfilled.

Living legend Lionel Messi has broken yet another record after he picked up an assist for Argentina against the Netherlands.

However, his penalty against the Netherlands means that he now has four at the tournament. That now means that Messi has five assists spread across all of his World Cup knockout game appearances. [defence-splitting through-ball for teammate Nahuel Molina](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-messi-assist-molina-scoring-netherlands-world-cup-quarter-final/blt1b46964b69bb7522) who fired Argentina into the lead against their Dutch opposition.

Living legend Lionel Messi has broken yet another record after he picked up an assist for Argentina against the Netherlands.

However, his penalty against the Netherlands means that he now has four at the tournament. That now means that Messi has five assists spread across all of his World Cup knockout game appearances. [defence-splitting through-ball for teammate Nahuel Molina](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-messi-assist-molina-scoring-netherlands-world-cup-quarter-final/blt1b46964b69bb7522) who fired Argentina into the lead against their Dutch opposition.

Brazil legend Pele has sent a message of support to Neymar following the Selecao's shock elimination from the World Cup.

"However, you know, as I do, that no number is greater than the joy of representing our country. I've learned that the more time passes, the more our legacy grows. To inspire our professional colleagues of today, the next generations and, above all, to inspire everyone who loves our sport.

Pele congratulated Neymar on matching his long-standing goalscoring record for Brazil and urged the forward "to keep inspiring us" amid questions over his ...

I will continue punching the air with happiness with every goal you score, as I have done in every game I've seen you." "It's worse today than what happened in the past. Unfortunately, it's hard to find words to describe this moment. "I'm proud of their personality, of taking the penalty, of their character, because it's not easy to assume that responsibility." This enhances the greatness of your achievement. "Your legacy is far from over.

Brazil legend Pele sent a message to Neymar after the 30-year-old equalled his goalscoring record but crashed out of the World Cup against Croatia.

Neymar himself hinted that [that game may his last in the Canarinha shirt](https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-hints-brazil-retirement-after-croatia-world-cup-loss/bltf856e44766009efe/match/6pjywulo227g9olkreqoforxm), as another opportunity for World Cup glory evaded the Paris Saint-Germain forward. However, a Bruno Petkovic leveller three minutes from time took the game to [a shootout in which Neymar was unable feature,](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-should-have-taken-brazil-first-penalty-fans-react-as-croatia-progress-in-world-cup/blt94bfb6086f712bc6) after Marquinhos missed the decisive penalty. [an extra-time strike that brought him level with Pele on 77 goals](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-neymar-equals-pele-scoring-record-extra-time-goal-croatia-world-cup-quarter-final/blt36f49ea9ad26a911/match/6pjywulo227g9olkreqoforxm).