Neymar says he no longer wants to play for Brazil

Neymar has indicated that his international career is over, saying he no longer wants to represent Brazil after the team's World Cup exit earlier this month.

The 34-year-old made the remarks after Santos FC defeated Venezuela's Universidad Central 4-2 in a Copa Sudamericana match on Tuesday.

"I think my time with the national team has already passed. I made history there, and I'm very happy about it. I experienced a lot there, gave my blood and my life, and always fought for the yellow jersey. But I don't think I want it anymore," Neymar told reporters.

His comments echoed those he made after Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the World Cup round of 16 on July 5.

After coming off the bench and scoring a stoppage-time penalty in that match, Neymar told Brazilian broadcaster: "I tried, I tried. Now it's over."

The defeat marked Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990 and extended the five-time champions' wait for a sixth world title.

Brazil's all-time leading scorer represented his country at four World Cups and finished his international career with 80 goals and 58 assists in 130 appearances. Although he enjoyed a successful club career with Santos, FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain F.C., his only major senior international trophy was the 2013 Confederations Cup.