SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar became the top goal scorer for Brazil’s national team after surpassing the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé on Friday.
Neymar's record-breaking goal came after a low cross into the penalty box, which the striker finished with accuracy from close range.
FIFA does not count goals the three-time World Cup winner had at national team friendlies against clubs.
Neymar’s most-recent match for Brazil before the victory over Bolivia was the World Cup quarterfinal loss to Croatia.
He left Qatar with doubts about his future in the national team and did not play the Selecao’s first three games this year.
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