Neymar surpasses Pele's record and becomes Brazil's top scorer (Sept. 9, 2023)

Neymar surpasses Pele's record and becomes Brazil's top scorer

https://dynamo.kiev.ua/en/news/505235-neymar-surpasses-peles-record-and-becomes-brazils-top-scorer 2023-09-09 23:43 Brazilian striker Neymar has become the top scorer in the history of the national team. Neymar, ... Neymar surpasses Pele's record and becomes Brazil's top scorer

09.09.2023, 23:43

Brazilian striker Neymar has become the top scorer in the history of the national team.

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In the 1st round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Brazil defeated Bolivia 5-1. Neymar scored two goals. Thus, the striker scored his 78th and 79th goals. This figure is the best in the history of the Brazilian national team. Neymar surpassed the record of the legendary Pele, who had 77 goals.