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Neymar ruled out with calf injury

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  • Neymar will miss Brazil's upcoming friendlies and likely their World Cup opener due to a grade-two calf injury.
  • Scans confirmed a partial tear in his right calf muscle, sidelining the 34-year-old forward for two to three weeks.
  • He will miss matches against Panama and Egypt, and is unlikely to recover for Brazil's June 13 World Cup debut against Morocco.

Neymar, Brazil's star forward, faces a significant setback after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced yesterday. The injury is expected to sideline the 34-year-old for two to three weeks, ruling him out of Brazil's upcoming friendlies and jeopardizing his participation in the World Cup opener.

Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed the diagnosis following an MRI, which showed a partial tear in Neymar's right calf muscle. The forward reported swelling and missed training on Wednesday, leading to the scans at a private clinic. He will be absent for the friendlies against Panama in Rio de Janeiro and Egypt in Cleveland.

The most critical consequence of this injury is Neymar's likely absence from Brazil's World Cup debut against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey. This news casts a shadow over the team's preparations and Neymar's personal campaign in the prestigious tournament. Meanwhile, FBC Sports confirmed all FIFA 2026 World Cup matches will be broadcast live.

The 34-year-old forward will be sidelined for around two to three weeks following an MRI that revealed a partial tear in his right calf muscle.

— Rodrigo LasmarTeam doctor Rodrigo Lasmar explaining the extent of Neymar's injury.
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