Summary:
The former Brazil striker Fred Fonseca was a victim of a "scumbag" attitude when he played for Brazil in 2005.

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Fred has retired from international football after Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign came to an end. The 30-year-old, who has 39 caps for his country, became a scapegoat for Brazil fans' criticism after some questionable displays this campaign. Down: Fred became a scapegoat for many Brazil fans in the latter stages of the competition . Back then: Fred was top scorer at the Confederations Cup last year, which Brazil won . Fred was subject of hostile jeers from . the hosts whenever he touched the ball during the embarrassing 7-1 . defeat to Germany in Belo Horizonte. This . comes just a year after the Fluminense striker was awarded the Silver . Shoe for top scorer with five goals in the Confederations Cup, which . Brazil won as hosts. Fred scored his first goals for Brazil in an 8-0 friendly win over UAE in 2005, and scored two World Cup goals for the Selecao. Decent record: Fred played 39 times for Brazil, scoring 18 times since 2005 . VIDEO Fred & Jo highlights .