Pele

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) records say otherwise, however. They state that Pele actually scored 95 goals for his country in 113 games - not the ...

World governing body Fifa recognises the record, but the Brazilian Football Confederation and Pele will not because they say he scored 95 goals. Fifa only ...

Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar scored his 77th goal for Brazil in their Qatar World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia at the Education City Stadium on ...

Croatia will reach a second successive World Cup final if they beat the winners of Argentina's clash with the Netherlands at the Lusail Stadium on Friday night. "Marquinhos will never forget that moment for the rest of his life," said Pat Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Sport: "Those are the difference makers in this tournament... He has one thing in his mind to drive through the heart of Croatia. Jermaine Jenas said on commentary: "Finally, one of the best players in the world turns up. Rodrygo and Marquinhos missed from the spot, while Croatia scored all four of their penalties. The former Of all the people for it to fall to, it had to be him. The balance, the composure, the brilliance... [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paris-saint-germain) striker, 30, has equalled Pele's tally and needs just one more goal to become the outright holder of the record. Neymar's historic goal came on the stroke of half-time in extra-time. It was a moment of genius that left Brazil on the verge of victory, but Bruno Petkovic had other ideas.

The 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star has now registered 77 goals across 124 games for his country, equalling Pele's 77 goals in 92 matches between 1957 and ...

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Neymar has moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals.

He made it back to the starting lineup after missing two group games, and played about 80 minutes in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea on Monday. He suffered a serious back injury in the quarterfinals against Colombia and then saw his teammates lose 7-1 to Germany. Neymar scored his goal in extra time with a right-footed shot after getting through the defense and dribbling past the Croatia goalkeeper to match Pelé’s record. Neymar first played for Brazil as an 18-year-old in 2010. “He would have taken the fifth penalty,” Brazil coach Tite said. Again he couldn't lead Brazil to a major title.

Pele has congratulated Neymar on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday.

In a direct message to the 30-year-old, Pele - real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento - wrote: 'Keep inspiring us. [which the Croatians won 4-2 after misses from Rodrygo and Marquinhos](/sport/live/article-11520167/Croatia-vs-Brazil-World-Cup-2022-Live-Result.html). Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport.' 'We both know that this is more than a figure. [Find all of Sportsmail's World Cup content from the 2022 edition as it happens](/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html) [Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html) [Pele](/sport/pele/index.html) has congratulated [Neymar](/sport/neymar/index.html) on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday. [ a record which the Brazilian Football Confederation considers different to goals scored representing Brazil against club teams,](/sport/football/article-11520427/Neymar-equals-Peles-record-77-Brazil-goals-Brazilian-Confederation-insist-legend-scored-95.html) which puts the three time World Cup winner far out in front.

Brazilian soccer great Pelé congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record on Friday, and then commiserated with the player for his ...

Brazilian soccer great Pele has congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record and then commiserated with...

"Keep inspiring us," Pele said in the end of his message to Neymar. "Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us. We both know that this is more than a figure," the 82-year-old Pele wrote.

The 30-year-old superstar made history on Friday by tying the Brazilian legend's all-time national team scoring record.

The Paris St Germain forward matched the achievement of his illustrious predecessor in the number 10 shirt.

South Americans crash out of World Cup after penalty shootout defeat to Croatia in quarter-final.

“Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us,” he added. I didn't come here to win and then turn around and say I was going to stay. We both know that this is more than a figure,” the 82-year-old Pele wrote. “I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil. Rodrygo's effort was saved by Dominik Livakovic and Marquinhos hit the post, while Croatia scored all four of their efforts to win the shootout. While there was despair in Brazil, Neymar did receive support.

Brazilian soccer great Pelé congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record on Friday, and then commiserated with the player for his ...

Neymar was crestfallen after Croatia stunned Brazil in the penalties to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final. Despite scoring a wonderful goal in extra time ...

Brazil were four minutes away from reaching the semi-finals when Bruno Petkovic found the back of the net in extra time with Croatia's only shot on goal in the entire match. Neymar scored his goal in extra time with a right-footed shot after getting through the defence and dribbling past the Croatia goalkeeper to match Pele's record for most goals for Brazil. Despite scoring a wonderful goal in extra time that not only put his side ahead in the match but also put him on par with the legendary Pele, Neymar will go back home empty-handed from Qatar, with his World Cup dream still unfulfilled.