Neymar Unlikely For Brazil World Cup Opener

Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed that Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade two calf injury and will likely be sidelined for two to three weeks. The 34-year-old forward arrived at Brazil's training base near Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday and underwent medical tests that revealed the injury.

Brazil faces Morocco on June 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in their World Cup opener. Neymar was selected for his fourth World Cup despite not playing for the national team since October 2023 when he suffered a torn cruciate ligament. FIFA rules allow Brazil to replace him by June 1 or up to one day before their first match. newsbetting.club