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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 is the latest in a long line of Brazilian players like Pel and Ronaldinho who have gone by a mononym and shined at the FIFA World Cup.

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.”

AL RAYYAN: Neymar scored in extra-time to put Brazil 1-0 ahead against Croatia in their World Cup quarterfinal today to reach 77 goals and draw level with ...

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DOHA, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Neymar equalled Pele as Brazil's greatest ever scorer with an extra-time goal in his team's World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia ...

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Neymar beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and converted from a tight angle in stoppage time in the first additional period. However, Bruno Petkovic ...

The 82-year-old triumphed in 1958, 1962 and 1970 with the Selecao and said earlier this week he was watching his country play in Qatar from hospital. The forward fired home from close range in extra-time to put Brazil ahead and draw level with Pele, who scored his goals between 1957 and 1971. Neymar equalled Pele's record tally of 77 goals for Brazil with his brilliant strike against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, but his team crashed out on penalties.

Neymar is the latest in a long line of Brazilian players like Pel and Ronaldinho who have gone by a mononym and shined at the FIFA World Cup.

DOHA: Neymar equalled Pele's record tally of 77 goals for Brazil with his brilliant strike against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, ...

Lionel Messi claimed his fifth assist in a World Cup knockout game in Argentina's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.

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 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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Pele has congratulated Neymar on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday.

In a direct message to the 30-year-old, Pele - real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento - wrote: 'Keep inspiring us. [which the Croatians won 4-2 after misses from Rodrygo and Marquinhos](/sport/live/article-11520167/Croatia-vs-Brazil-World-Cup-2022-Live-Result.html). Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport.' 'We both know that this is more than a figure. [Find all of Sportsmail's World Cup content from the 2022 edition as it happens](/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html) [Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html) [Pele](/sport/pele/index.html) has congratulated [Neymar](/sport/neymar/index.html) on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday. [ a record which the Brazilian Football Confederation considers different to goals scored representing Brazil against club teams,](/sport/football/article-11520427/Neymar-equals-Peles-record-77-Brazil-goals-Brazilian-Confederation-insist-legend-scored-95.html) which puts the three time World Cup winner far out in front.

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

DOHA: Neymar equalled Pele's record tally of 77 goals for Brazil with his brilliant strike against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, ...

He scored a penalty against South Korea in the last 16 on his return from injury, having missed the previous two matches in Qatar. The 82-year-old triumphed in 1958, 1962 and 1970 with the Selecao and said earlier this week he was watching his country play in Qatar from hospital. DOHA: Neymar equalled Pele’s record tally of 77 goals for Brazil with his brilliant strike against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, but his team crashed out on penalties.

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.

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.

Neymar moved level on Brazil goals with Pele in Friday's quarter-final tie with Croatia, but it was not enough to see the Selecao through.

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.

Pele urged Neymar to "keep inspiring us" on Saturday after the Brazil forward dropped a retirement hint following his team's shock World Cup defeat to ...

That adds to the greatness of your achievement." "Keep inspiring us. "I learned that the more time passes, the more our legacy grows," Pele wrote.

DOHA: Pele urged Neymar to “keep inspiring us” today after the Brazil forward dropped a retirement hint following his team's shock World Cup defeat to ...

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"Your legacy is far from over," Pele wrote on Instagram. Read more at straitstimes.com.

That adds to the greatness of your achievement.” AFP You made it, my boy. [equalled Pele’s record goal tally of 77 goals for the Selecao.](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/world-cup-neymar-equals-peles-record-of-77-brazil-goals) [hospitalised earlier this month](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-pele-health-improving-progressively) during treatment for colon cancer, congratulated Neymar for equalling his goalscoring record. [quarter-final exit in Doha.](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/world-cup-croatia-oust-favourites-brazil-on-penalties-to-reach-semi-finals) [dropped a retirement hint](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/world-cup-neymar-says-no-guarantee-he-will-play-for-brazil-again) following his team’s World Cup shoot-out defeat by Croatia.

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.

Richarlison and Brazil are out of the World Cup, but the forward's efforts have not gone unnoticed by the great Pele.

A day on from Brazil's World Cup exit, star forward Neymar made it clear the pain of their quarter-final exit would be long-lasting.

Pele took to social media to try to reassure Neymar after Brazil's painful elimination from the 2022 World Cup at the hands of Croatia in a penalty shootout ...

"Keep inspiring us. "I saw you grow," Pele said on Instagram. "We both know that this is more than a figure. Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport.' - World Cup. [Neymar](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/09/639372fd268e3efc108b45f5.html) after [Brazil's painful elimination from the 2022 World Cup](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/cronica/2022/12/09/6393706d268e3ef7418b45db.html) at the hands of Croatia in a penalty shootout.

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).