Neymar ruled out of Copa America after Brazil beat Qatar
HnExpress Staff Reporter : Brazil’s 2-0 friendly win over Asian Champions Qatar in Brasilia on Wednesday came at a heavy cost after they lost striker Neymar for this month’s Copa America because of an ankle ligament injury.
Neymar limped off in the 17th minute after he appeared to twist his right ankle and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) later confirmed he would miss the tournament.
“Neymar was evaluated and underwent scans that confirmed a ligament rupture in the ankle,”CBF” said in a statement.
