LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Neymar left the Estadio Centenario on crutches after suffering an injury during Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying match.
Despite his injury, the Al-Hilal player took a moment to pose for a photo with a young fan.
The Brazilian star had to be stretchered off the field with a knee injury, and he was visibly emotional.
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Brazil’s defeat to Uruguay, with goals from Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz, leaves the Selecao with seven points after four matches, while Argentina leads with a five-point advantage at the top of the table.
It’s unclear how long Neymar will be sidelined, but he will miss Al-Hilal’s upcoming match against Al-Khaleej on Friday.