The Brazilian forward's 18.8 million like Instagram post said, "I am psychologically wrecked."
Neymar of Brazil claimed that losing to Croatia in a heartbreaking penalty shootout and Brazil's subsequent elimination from the 2022 World Cup had "psychologically ruined" him.
In a dramatic 4-2 quarterfinal penalty shootout that had Neymar in tears, Croatia eliminated Seleçol on Friday.
In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Neymar said, "I am psychologically wrecked." The defeat, which rendered me unconscious for ten minutes following the game and caused me to sob uncontrollably, has devastated me the most, without a doubt.
Unfortunately, it will hurt for a very long time, he remarked.
More than 18.8 million people have liked his revelatory Instagram post, and counting.
Neymar, who suggested that this may be his final World Cup, stated on Friday that he wasn't sure whether he will play again for Brazil in the Coupe du Monde.
After the painful loss, Neymar, 30, told media in Al Rayyan, Qatar, "Honestly, I do not know."
However, the legendary Brazilian footballer Pele urged Neymar to "continue to be an inspiration" in reaction to his tearful Instagram post on Saturday.
With his goal in the first half of extra time on Friday, Neymar tied Pele for the most goals scored by a Brazilian player in 124 international games and put Brazil on track to clinch a quarterfinal spot.
Neymar sobbed in the middle of the field after Croatia won a thanks to a strike by teammate Marquinhos that hit the post.
He was supposed to take the fifth penalty shot, which never materialised.
Brazilian defender Dani Alves instantly stepped in to help him, hugging a sobbing Neymar as he accepted his destiny in an unique and moving post-game scene.
After the game, Tite, the Brazilian coach, told reporters that "he should have taken the fifth and crucial penalty." In a situation where there is a lot of pressure, the player with the most mental fortitude is the one who should be in control.
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