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Neymar leaves Brazil match in tears with apparent left knee injury

Published:Tuesday | October 17, 2023 | 10:03 PM
Brazil's Neymar is carried off the pitch on a stretcher after being injured during a qualifying football match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Uruguay at Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Neymar was in tears as he left the field with an apparent knee injury at the end of the first half of Brazil's World Cup qualifying match at Uruguay on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old striker tripped and fell during a run in the 44th minute at the Centenario Stadium and was immediately surrounded by players from both teams as he held his left knee.

Neymar was carried off on a stretcher with both of his hands on his face. Richarlison came on to replace him.

Brazil's medical team had no immediate update on Neymar's condition.

Neymar, who plays for Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, was criticised by fans before the World Cup qualifier because of his subpar performance during Thursday's 1-1 draw between host Brazil and Venezuela.

Neymar made his national team debut in 2010 and has 79 goals in 128 appearances for Brazil.


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