What's happened
Neymar surpasses Pelé as Brazil's top goal scorer in official matches.
Why it matters
Neymar's achievement is significant as he has become Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer in official matches, overtaking the legendary Pelé.
What the papers say
Al Jazeera reports Neymar's record-breaking goals and his emotional reaction, while AP News highlights the plaque presentation and the differing opinions on whether Pelé or Neymar holds the top goal-scoring record for Brazil.
How we got here
Neymar's record-breaking goals came in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia, solidifying his place in Brazilian football history.
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