Brazil forward Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade two calf injury that will sideline him for up to three weeks and could force him out of the 2026 World Cup squad.
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lamar confirmed the injury following medical tests on May 27. An MRI showed the damage, and Neymar will be reassessed in two or three weeks while continuing treatment. He picked up the injury playing for Santos against Coritiba shortly before the May 18 squad announcement.
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Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil's 26-man squad for March friendlies against France and Croatia, calling up eight uncapped players amid injuries to key stars. Neymar was omitted due to incomplete fitness but remains a potential 2026 World Cup pick. The matches offer final testing before the May 18 roster reveal.
Neymar has been selected for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, his fourth appearance at the tournament. The Santos forward revealed he cried for several hours upon learning of his inclusion after a lengthy injury absence.
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Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar's call-up to the 2026 World Cup will depend on his physical condition and recent form. The Brazil coach spoke to Reuters on Tuesday.
Panini confirmed on Friday the authenticity of the Spanish version of the 2026 World Cup album, sold in Europe without Neymar in the Brazil national team. The roster features Rodrygo and Estêvão despite recent injuries ruling them out of the tournament. In Brazil, the album launches on May 1.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has traveled to Madrid for treatment on a hamstring injury that Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus described as more serious than initially anticipated. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward was substituted during his club's 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha last weekend after missing a penalty. The setback raises concerns for Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title chase and Portugal's preparations for upcoming friendlies.
Club América goalkeeper Luis Malagón's Achilles injury, confirmed with successful surgery and a 6-to-8-month recovery, ensures he will miss the 2026 World Cup. This adds to Mexico's mounting player absences, testing the national team's depth under Javier Aguirre.
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been diagnosed with a left hamstring injury after scoring the penalty in his team's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on April 22. The 18-year-old faces a 4-6 week absence, missing the rest of Barcelona's La Liga run-in, but could return for Spain's World Cup preparations.