NeymarA father has expressed interest in his son following the Brazil international’s decision to retire from international football after the Selecao’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in tragedy.After the elimination of the Round of 16 in Brazil, Neymar Pai went to social media with a message from the heart, encouraging his son not to leave the game that gave his life.“I want to make a request as a father. Son, keep playing football.” Neymar’s father wrote.The news comes shortly after Neymar confirmed his international career was over following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway at the MetLife Stadium.The five-time internationals saw their hopes of lifting a sixth World Cup title ended when Erling Haaland struck twice, Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty serving as a consolation.Shortly after the victory, the 34-year-old announced that she had played her last game in Brazil.“I tried, I tried. Now it’s over. I started here; I finished here,” Neymar told reporters.Although Brazil’s campaign ended in disappointment, Neymar signed as the country’s greatest player of the year.His late penalty, awarded to Leo Østigård for tripping Casemiro in added time, was his first goal of the tournament. It also took his international record to 80 goals and 59 assists in 130 games for Brazil.In an illustrious international career spanning more than a decade, Neymar helped Brazil win the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013 and led the country to Olympic gold at the 2016 Rio Games.His place in Brazil’s World Cup squad was uncertain until his selection due to safety concerns. However, head coach Carlo Ancelotti opted to include the talented player in his 26-man squad, hoping that Neymar can once again strengthen football’s biggest competition.In fact, the Brazilian campaign ended earlier than expected.Norway came under pressure from Brazil before Haaland struck in the 79th minute, rising high to head home Andreas Schjelderup’s cross. Brazil got a late response through Neymar’s penalty, but it wasn’t enough to prevent elimination.The defeat also extended Brazil’s difficult recent record at the World Cup, marking their seventh straight loss to European opposition and their first exit since 1990.With Neymar’s international title closed, his father’s plea showed he hopes his son will continue to play club football.