Neymar, who is currently out with a torn cruciate ligament, has claimed that he was often fouled during the World Cup qualifying clash between Brazil and Argentina.
Brazil lost the game on Tuesday 0-1 against the world champions. At the Maracana, Nicolas Otamendi scored the decisive goal.
In his Instagram story, Neymar wrote: “Good game, classic, heated game. I would have been hit a lot in this game, but I would also have caused a lot of unrest.”
Neymar suffered his serious injury in his last appearance for Brazil in October – just months after joining Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League from Paris Saint-Germain.
Brawls in the stands
During the national anthems Chaos broke out in the stadium on Tuesday evening. Unseparated Brazilian and Argentinian fans fought in the stands. Brazilian police injured several Argentine fans while trying to control the supporters.
Lionel Messi and his teammates then went to the stands to inquire about the safety of the fans. Argentina finally recorded their first-ever away win in a World Cup qualifier in Brazil, inflicting their rivals’ third consecutive defeat.
Neymar still has a long way to go before he can be back on the pitch. However, Brazil’s next World Cup qualifier will not take place until September 2024. The offensive player should be fit again by then. So far, the Seleção have only won two of their six qualifying games. In March there will be a friendly against England at Wembley Stadium.
2023-11-22 18:01:45
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