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 ...

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.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Pele is the only player to have won the World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and scored 77 goals in 92 matches.

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Al Rayyan, Qatar (AP) -- Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday.

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 ...

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals on Friday. The Brazil forward scored in the first ...

Neymar scored in extra time as Brazil were winning 1-0 against Croatia in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday to reach 77 goals and draw level with Pele ...

The 30-year-old Neymar reached 77 goals in his 124th appearance as he is bidding to win his first World Cup title and help Brazil reach a record-extending sixth championship, 20 years after they last won the title in 2002. Pele is the only player to have won the World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and scored 77 goals in 92 matches. AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Neymar scored in extra time as Brazil were winning 1-0 against Croatia in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday to reach 77 goals and draw level with Pele as the team's top scorer, a record held by the Brazilian great for 51 years.

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.”

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.

On Friday, Neymar jr. scored a goal in Brazil's quarter-final match against Croatia of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Although the match ended in a heartbreak for ...

Goals scored: 77 (Image: Reuters) Matches played: 92 Matches played: 124

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 ...

The Brazilian forward scored against Croatia in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal to equal Pele's tally of international goals.

Neymar did not attempt a penalty in the shootout. Bruno Petkovic scored in the 117th minute to force a penalty shootout. The game was locked in a 0-0 draw and moved to the extra-time.

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

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 scored Brazil's only goal against Croatia at Education City Stadium, giving him 77 for the national team. The Croats later equalized and advanced to ...

"Keep inspiring us," Pele said in the end of his message to Neymar. Neymar scored Brazil's only goal against Croatia at Education City Stadium, giving him 77 for the national team. "My record was set almost 50 years ago, and nobody had managed to get near it until now. We both know that this is more than a figure," the 82-year-old Pele wrote. That shows how great your achievement is." "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.

Neymar equalled Pele's record of goals for Brazil, but lost to Croatia. Pele, who has been hospitalized posted his message on Instagram.

He had surgery to remove a colon tumour last year is also going through chemotherapy in his fight against cancer. Qatar: Neymar equalled Pele’s record of goals for Brazil on Friday, but that didn’t prove enough for the pre-tournament favourites to win the quarterfinal against Croatia, who ended up winners after a penalty shootout. The Croats later equalized and advanced to the semifinals by winning the shootout 4-2 after a 1-1 draw.

Pele has congratulated Neymar Jr. for equalling his goalscoring record for Brazil on Friday with his strike against Craotia. Neymar's goal wasn't enough as ...

I will continue to punch the air of happiness with every goal you score, as I did in every match I saw you on the field," said Pele. "Unfortunately, the day is not the happiest for us, but you will always be the source of inspiration that many aspire to become. "However, you know, as I do, that no number is greater than the joy of representing our country. Inspire our colleagues in the profession today, the next generations and most of all inspire all who love our sport." "I saw you grow up, I cheered for you every day and finally I can congratulate you on equaling my number of goals with the Brazilian National Team. Neymar's goal wasn't enough as Croatia edged past Selecao on penalties to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Neymar signalled he could be ready to quit international football on Friday after Brazil suffered an agonising quarterfinal exit in Doha.

I will continue punching the air with happiness with every goal you score, as I have done in every game I’ve seen you on the pitch.” That adds to the greatness of your achievement.” “I’m 82 years old, and after all this time, I hope I’ve inspired you in some way to get this far...

Brazilian soccer great Pele congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record on Friday, and then commiserated with the player for his ...

[Neymar](/topic/neymar) didn't take a penalty in the shootout. [Neymar](/topic/neymar) scored Brazil's only goal against Croatia at Education City Stadium, giving him 77 for the national team. That shows how great your achievement is." "My record was set almost 50 years ago, and nobody had managed to get near it until now. "Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. [Brazil](/topic/brazil).

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).