Brazil forward Neymar is to step down as the national team captain after leading his side to gold in football at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
The Barcelona star scored the winning penalty in a shootout victory against Germany on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium, much to the delight of supporters in attendance. In the aftermath, Neymar expressed his intention to let someone else lead the team forward on the field.
“Today I have become a champion, and I give up the captain's armband,” said the 24-year-old, per SporTV (h/t Soccerway, viaESPN FC).