Neymar’s Father Pleads with His Son Not To Walk Away

Brazil were out. Erling Haaland had scored twice. Norway were through. And Neymar, the greatest Brazilian footballer of his generation, stood on the pitch in tears, overcome by the full weight of what had just happened.

Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 was their worst World Cup exit since 1990.

The loss extended Brazil’s painful run to seven consecutive World Cup knockout…