Neymar has said he's 'psychologically destroyed' and admitted he 'cried non-stop' after Brazil's World Cup exit.
Croatia shocked the tournament favourites with a penalty shoot-out win at the Education City Stadium, booking a semi-final spot against Argentina.
Free-scoring Brazil were stifled in 90 minutes by Croatia before a Neymar wonder goal looked to have won the match in extra time, however, it wasn't to be.
Bruno Petkovic soon equalised for Croatia, taking the game to penalties, which Neymar didn't feature in as his side were shut-out by a heroic performance from Dominik Livakovic.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker looked unconsolable on the pitch as he and his teammates slumped to the ground, and a day later, he's now broken his silence.
Writing to his 192million Instagram followers, Neymar said: “I'm psychologically destroyed.
“This was certainly the defeat that hurt me the most, which made me paralyzed for 10 minutes and right after I fell into non-stop crying. It's gonna hurt for a loooong time, unfortunately.
“We fought until the end. That's what I'm proud of my teammates because there was no lack of commitment and dedication.
“This group deserved it, we deserved it, BRAZIL deserved it… But this was not the will of GOD!
“It was worth every sacrifice to feel the affection of each one from inside the field…
“Thank you all for your support with our national team. Unfortunately it didn't work out… it's gonna hurt for a long, long time.
“Thank you for everything my GOD, you have given me everything so I can't complain. Just thank you for watching over me.
“All honour and glory are always for you, regardless of the circumstances.”
It's unclear whether 30-year-old Neymar will continue on to the next World Cup in four years' time, having previously suggested that Qatar could be his last.
The world's most expensive footballer was asked again about those thoughts post-match, and said: “Honestly, I do not know. I think talking now is bad because of the heat of the moment. Maybe I'm not thinking straight.
“To say that this is the end would be rushing myself, but I don't guarantee anything either. Let's see what happens going forward.”
titdnptz
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be strong bro
RomarioTru
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let dance
people with money have really a good time
RomarioTru
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he's depressed but he have money every thing right
Ladaekosy
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It is not only you who felt the pain. Even us lovers of Brazilian football were hurt the most seeing our favourite team being knocked out of the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage. All the best next time you will do better.
zezcpsyz
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let dance
baebclnstu
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its not over son we all felt the pain
Riebdopryz
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he wanted to stop cry remembering his 105 min goal and then again remember 117min croatia goal, and starts to cry again. i think.
feecemtuy
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You should have taken the first penalty
jojooski
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bro it's your friend's time now it will be yours next tournament have faith
Zihaemor
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Ney's you are a legend please keep playing, time will come in your way
Mezacmpyz
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No matter what. Neymar is always a legend 🙌
Ankitjr10
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Totally agreed you lost UCL and Copa final by 1 goal now u lost with pens 💔💔 lost 3 finals in 4yrs anybody can't take it. but goods thing take time to build have more patience think that God will give you more bigger achivement don't losse hope remember your words 1% chance 99% hardwork beleive in that 1 percentage
Edoo87
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we all support you our legend be strong