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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sam Brookes

Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup clash with Haiti due to lingering calf injury

Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia, the national federation has confirmed.

The forward, who has been battling a calf injury, was already sidelined for Brazil's opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite the ongoing issue.

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