Neymar tears ACL while playing for Brazil in World Cup qualifying game

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1970-01-01 08:00

Brazil forward Neymar has torn his ACL and meniscus while playing in a World Cup qualifying game

Brazil forward Neymar tore his ACL and meniscus while playing in a World Cup qualifying game, his club Al Hilal confirmed Wednesday.

Neymar was in tears as he left the field after injuring his left knee in Brazil's 2-0 loss against Uruguay on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old Neymar will need surgery. Al Hilal did not say how long he is expected to be out.

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