# Neymar's Career Bookended by Goals at Same Venue?

A sports trivia column examines whether Neymar is the first footballer to score for his national team at the same stadium at both the start and end of his international career. The question highlights a rare statistical coincidence in football history.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/is-neymar-the-first-to-bookend-his-international-career-with-goals-at-the-same-venue) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:23 GMT