Sports149 articles covering this story· 2026-05-28
Neymar out of Brazil friendlies and set to miss World Cup opener
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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.
The story centers on Neymar, FIFA World Cup, Brazil, and Santos FC. It has drawn coverage across roughly 149 reports so far.
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- The Rio TimesLatin America Sports Daily for Friday, May 29, 2026
- newKerala.comSantos FC Denies Neymar Injury Secrecy, Backs World Cup
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- سبأنت - وكالة سبأInjury sidelines Neymar from Brazil friendlies, threatens his participation in World Cup opener
- ESPN.comSantos dismiss lack of transparency over Neymar
- ETV Bharat NewsFIFA World Cup 2026: Big Blow For Brazil As Star Forward Neymar Likely To Miss Campaign Opener
- clickittefaqBrazil lose Neymar for World Cup opener
- Asianet News Network Pvt LtdBrazil's FIFA World Cup Dream Hit Hard as Neymar Suffers Grade 2 Calf Injury, To Miss Early Matches
- myKhel.comNeymar Injury Update: Brazil Star Could Miss 2026 World Cup Opener After Fresh Setback
- Pakistan TodayNeymar likely out of Brazil World Cup opener - Pakistan Today
- Yahoo Sports CanadaNeymar faces World Cup race against time after injury blow
- TEMPO.CONeymar to Miss Brazil's World Cup 2026 Opening Match
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