scored in a 2–1 semi-final victory over Uruguay, and capped his successful Confederations Cup campaign with two goals against Spain in the competition's final to help Brazil to a 3–0 victory. In May 2014, Fred was named in Brazil's squad for the 2014 World Cup. In the opening match of the tournament, on 12 June against Croatia in São Paulo, Fred was fouled in the 69th minute, resulting in a controversial penalty which Neymar converted to make the score 2–1 ahead of an eventual 3–1 win. After receiving criticism for his performances in the opening two matches, Fred scored his only goal of the tournament in the final group match, a 4–1 victory over Cameroon which qualified the team for the round of 16. He managed just five shots on target at the tournament in six matches played. Fred's prolonged run of poor form saw the player receive hostile jeers from the home crowd whenever he touched the ball in the 7–1 defeat to Germany in Belo Horizonte. According to Opta Sports, Fred failed to make a single tackle, cross, run or interception during the match, and spent the most time in possession of the ball on the centre spot due to seven restarts and one kick-off. Following Brazil's 3–0 defeat to the Netherlands in the match for third place, Fred announced his retirement from international competition. On 16 September 2014, it was reported that Fred came out of retirement after previously announcing retirement following the criticism he received during the 2014 World Cup. Despite his intention to return to the Seleção, Fred confirmed his international career is over the following year, as he has yet to feature in a Brazil squad since Luiz Felipe Scolari's departure. Personal life Fred is a convert to Protestant Christianity. Career statistics Club International *The match against Al Kuwait XI was not counted. Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fred goal. Honours Lyon Ligue 1: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08 Coupe de France: 2007–08 Fluminense Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2010, 2012 Campeonato Carioca: 2012, 2022 Primeira Liga: 2016 Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2017 Cruzeiro Copa do Brasil: 2018 Campeonato Mineiro: 2018, 2019 Brazil Copa América: 2007 FIFA Confederations Cup: 2013 Individual Bola de Prata: 2011, 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2011, 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Player: 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Top