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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Soccer: Neymar out of Brazil friendlies and set to miss World Cup opener

Neymar ​has been ruled out of Brazil's upcoming friendlies and is set ​to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.

CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar delivered the blow ahead of a players' press conference, confirming the 34-year-old forward faces ‌two to three ⁠more weeks ⁠on the sidelines.

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