Brazil's Neymar suffering ankle injury and could be out of FIFA World Cup

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Brazil’s 2-0 victory over Serbia at the 2022 World Cup was overshadowed by an ankle injury which left Neymar in tears on the substitutes’ bench.

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The Paris Saint-Germain forward was repeatedly fouled during the match and was eventually withdrawn

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After Richarlison had scored a sublime goal to give Brazil a two-goal lead.

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After being substituted Neymar appeared to be in tears on the bench

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Brazil’s national team doctor later confirmed that Neymar had sustained a sprained ankle

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Tite, the manager, said he believed the 30-year-old would play again in Qatar

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