Last updated: October 18, 2023, 07:54 IST
Neymar appeared to be seriously injured and had to be carried on a stretcher (AP)
Neymar left the pitch on a stretcher after receiving treatment for several minutes during the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Uruguay.
Brazilian striker Neymar left the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in tears on Tuesday after apparently suffering a serious knee injury.
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The 31-year-old went down in the 44th minute after being tackled from behind by Nicolas de la Cruz, holding his left leg in pain and calling a doctor as his teammates watched in fear.
Brazil’s Neymar falls while fighting for a ball with Uruguay’s Sebastian Caceres during a qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) Brazil’s Neymar is carried off the field on a stretcher after injuring himself during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) Brazil’s Neymar is carried off the pitch on a stretcher after stretching out during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 , hurt. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) Brazil’s Neymar is carried off the pitch on a stretcher after stretching out during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 , hurt. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
After several minutes of treatment, he left the field on a stretcher. Brazilian Football Federation sources said Neymar had suffered a severe left knee sprain and that he would undergo tests to determine whether there was any ligament damage.
Darwin Nunez scored in the 42nd minute while Nicolas de la Cruz scored a second in the 77th minute as Uruguay beat Brazil 2-0 in Montevideo.
Brazil’s medical team had no immediate information on Neymar’s condition.
Neymar, who plays for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, was criticized by fans ahead of the World Cup qualifier for his subpar performance in the 1-1 draw between hosts Brazil and Venezuela on Thursday.
Neymar made his national team debut in 2010 and scored 79 goals in 128 appearances for Brazil.
(With input from agencies)
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