Neymar.

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[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] Although the Brazilian team had a good time at the Qatar World Cup, Neymar sprained his right ankle. After evaluation by the team doctor, it was confirmed that the star striker has been reimbursed for the next two group matches. The "Samba Army" has advanced to the top 16, and he may still have a chance to come back.

According to "Eurosport" and other foreign media reports, Neymar had suffered a vertebral fracture and missed the "shameful battle" in the 2014 Brazil World Cup semi-finals 1:7 defeat to Germany. In the two games against Switzerland on November 29 and against Cameroon on December 3, the 30-year-old Neymar can only rest.

Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar (Rodrigo Lasmar) said that after a detailed examination of Neymar's right ankle, it showed a ligament injury and has ruled out the possibility of him participating in the remaining group games. In order to get more information and make the most appropriate decision." Lasmar also emphasized, "The goal is to let him recover so that he can continue to participate in the competition." 

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According to statistics, Neymar was the player with the most fouls in the first round of the group stage. Serbia was fouled 9 times under heavy defense. He even shed heroic tears during the treatment of right ankle swelling.

Neymar has scored 75 goals for his national team, second only to Pele's 77 in the all-time rankings, and is hoping for what could be the "last dance" World Cup, winning five-time champions Brazil. 

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