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Neymar has overtaken Pel\u00e9 to become Brazil\u2019s all-time men\u2019s top scorer, netting twice in his national team 5-1 win in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia in the Amazon city of Bel\u00e9m<\/p>\n

The Al Hilal forward was tied with Pel\u00e9, who scored 77 goals for Brazil between 1957 and 1971. Neymar now has 79 goals in 125 international appearances.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never imagined reaching this record. I want to say that I am not better player than Pel\u00e9,\u201d said Neymar after the game. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brazil women\u2019s forward Marta holds the country\u2019s all-time record with 115 goals in 171 games.<\/p>\n

Neymar\u2019s record-breaking goal came after a low cross into the penalty box, which the striker finished with accuracy from close range. He celebrated with a punch in the air, as Pele usually did.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the match, Neymar missed a penalty in the 17th minute, which goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra saved.<\/p>\n

Pel\u00e9\u2019s Foundation acknowledged Neymar\u2019s achievement.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations, Neymar Jr, for surpassing the King in goals for the Brazilian National Team in official FIFA matches,\u201d it said on social media. \u201cSurely Pel\u00e9 is applauding you today!\u201d<\/p>\n

Pel\u00e9 died from colon cancer on December 29, 2022 in Sao Paulo at the age of 82.<\/p>\n

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