Neymar sets new Brazil goal-scoring record, surpassing Pelé in 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia
- Neymar scored his 78th and 79th international goals, overtaking Pelé as Brazil's all-time leading scorer.
- Neymar broke the record in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, which Brazil won 5-1.
- He missed a penalty kick but went on to score two goals in the match.
- Neymar has now scored 79 goals in 124 appearances for Brazil.
- The win kept Brazil top of the South American World Cup qualifying group.
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