Neymar Jr achieved a historic milestone on Friday, September ninth, by turning into Brazil’s all-time main scorer amongst males, surpassing Pele along with his 78th purpose in his one hundred and twenty fifth look. This outstanding second occurred throughout their 5-1 conquer Bolivia at Belem’s Estadio Olimpico do Para in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match when the 31-year-old ahead scored from shut vary within the 61st minute.
Neymar Jr surpasses Pele
Pele, extensively recognised as one of many best footballers in historical past, represented Brazil in 92 matches between 1957 and 1971, scoring 77 objectives throughout his illustrious profession. He achieved the outstanding feat of successful the FIFA World Cup thrice for Brazil in 1958, 1962, and 1970, turning into the youngest participant to take action on the age of 17 in 1958.
Neymar Jr had the chance to interrupt Pele’s report within the first half, however his penalty within the seventeenth minute was thwarted by goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra. However, he in the end sealed the take care of his second purpose throughout harm time, securing a cushty victory for Brazil over Bolivia.
Watch Neymar Jr scoring the purpose right here
After surpassing his idol Pele’s report, who sadly handed away on December twenty ninth final yr on the age of 82, Neymar Jr acknowledged, “I never imagined reaching this record. I want to say that I am not a better player than Pele. I always wanted to make my own story, write my name in the history of Brazilian football and the national team. And today I did that.”
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