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Neymar OUT of World Cup with broken bone in his back after suffering injury in Brazil's quarter-final victory over Colombia {VIDEO+PICS}

Neymar OUT of World Cup with broken bone in his back after suffering injury in Brazil's quarter-final victory over Colombia

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  • Juan Zuniga's challenge three minutes from time left Neymar hurt and in tears
  • He was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital before team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed his tournament is over
  • Neymar does not need surgery but is expected to be out for at least four weeks
  • Crowds gather outside Sao Carlos Hospital after Neymar is taken in
  • Brazil progress after 2-1 win despite Colombia comeback
  • Players from all countries tweet 'Get well soon' messages

Brazil superstar Neymar will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a broken bone in his back.

The 22-year-old, who had scored four times to lead his country to the quarter-finals, was carried off on a stretcher in the closing stages of Friday's 2-1 win over Colombia and taken to hospital.

And team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told local media in Brazil that Neymar will not kick another ball at the finals, expecting his recovery period to be at least four weeks.

'It's not serious in the sense that it doesn't need surgery, but he'll need to immobilize it to recover,' he told SportTV. 'Unfortunately, he's not going to be able to play.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Neymar at hospital as his World Cup dream is crushed 

Agony: Neymar lies in agony after being kneed in the back just three mintues from the end

Agony: Neymar lies in agony after being kneed in the back just three mintues from the end

Stretchered off: Neymar is carried away by medics leaving all Brazilian fans in a state of panic

Stretchered off: Neymar is carried away by medics leaving all Brazilian fans in a state of panic

Carried away: Neymar was stretchered off the pitch and taken to hospital after Brazil's quarter-final win

Carried away: Neymar was stretchered off the pitch and taken to hospital after Brazil's quarter-final win

The damage: Brazilian television stations obtained an x-ray of Neymar's back and highlighted the broken bone

The damage: Brazilian television stations obtained an x-ray of Neymar's back and highlighted the broken bone

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Cynical: With the ball nowhere near Juan Zuniga smashes his knee into the lower part of Neymar's back

Cynical: With the ball nowhere near Juan Zuniga smashes his knee into the lower part of Neymar's back

Man down: The Barcelona forward falls to the ground after the challenge that rules him out of the semi-final

Man down: The Barcelona forward falls to the ground after the challenge that rules him out of the semi-final

End of the line: Neymar is carried down the tunnel with his World Cup over

End of the line: Neymar is carried down the tunnel with his World Cup over

Neymar arrives at hospital as his World Cup dream is crushed

Neymar stretchered through hospital by worried staff
Neymar clutches his face as he leaves hospital clearly in pain

'The exact time (to play again) can be four to six weeks, but it is too early to confirm this. Let's wait for other tests. This is the first diagnosis we had. Initially, we know he will not be able to play.’

Neymar flew back to Rio de Janeiro from Fortaleza with the rest of his team-mates following the match and was then transported by ambulance to the team's training base at Teresopolis. 

The Barcelona forward had been struggling in the build-up to the all-South American clash with thigh and knee strains but was passed fit to start.

But he was carried off three minutes from the end after Juan Zuniga's knee landed in his lower back leaving him in tears.

Zuniga said: 'It was a normal move. I never meant to hurt a player. I was on the field, playing for the shirt from my country, not without the intent to injure. I was just defending my shirt.'

Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Soclari, speaking before Lasmar's interview, said: 'I don't think he'll be able to play in the next match.

Anxious wait: Brazil fans sit outside the Sao Carlos Hospital after Neymar is taken in

Anxious wait: Brazil fans sit outside the Sao Carlos Hospital after Neymar is taken in

National icon: The Barcelona forward is by far the most popular player in Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad

National icon: The Barcelona forward is by far the most popular player in Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad

Bittersweet: The elation at the victory was soon dampened as news filtered through of Neymar's injury

Bittersweet: The elation at the victory was soon dampened as news filtered through of Neymar's injury

'He has been sent to a private clinic with the doctor because he was kneed in his lower back. He was crying in pain. It won't be easy for him to recover based on the fact that it's a back injury and with the pain he's in. Let's hope everything goes OK.

‘It might be that he could play in the final but at this moment, the next match is on July 8, I don’t think it is likely he can do it. But he is young, he has energy, he leads his life the right way and does all the right things. Let’s wait for the examination and see if there is something in the next 48 hours that can be done. In my opinion it’s going to be difficult.

'Us and them played a violent game, It was a corner kick when Neymar went in front and he came to stop the ball, but the referee decided and there is no point thinking about a punishment.

Complaints: Defender Marcelo gesticulates as his team's star man lies prone on the ground in Fortaleza

Complaints: Defender Marcelo gesticulates as his team's star man lies prone on the ground in Fortaleza

Treatment: Neymar was seen to on the pitch but had to be removed on a stretcher in the quarter-final

Treatment: Neymar was seen to on the pitch but had to be removed on a stretcher in the quarter-final

'We just hope that it isn't serious. But we just hope that in two or three days he will be able to rejoin us.

‘For the match against Germany it will be very difficult for Neymar to play based on what the doctor said. But we are not hopeful of this and if the injury is serious.

'It might be that he could play in the final but at this moment, the next match is on the 8th, I don’t think it is likely he can do it.

'But he is young, he has energy, he leads his life the right way and does all the right things. Let’s wait for the examination and see if there is something in the next 48 hours that can be done. In my opinion it’s going to be difficult.'

Crowds of Brazilian fans swelled outside the Sao Carlos Hospital in Fortaleza as news filtered through that their hero had been taken there. 

Germany star Mesut Ozil, who is likely to start the semi-final against Brazil on Tuesday night, sent Neymar his best wishes on hearing the news, tweeting: 'Neymar, i am unhappy. get well soon.'

Perfect 10: Brazil fans were pinning their hopes on Neymar producing the goods in the latter stages

Perfect 10: Brazil fans were pinning their hopes on Neymar producing the goods in the latter stages

Captain Thiago Silva had opened the scoring in the first half before David Luiz's bullet free kick doubled Brazil's advantage after the break.

James Rodriguez pulled a goal back from the spot with 10 minutes remaining but Jose Pekerman's side could not find an equaliser.

Brazil will already be without the suspended Silva for the last-four showdown in Belo Horizonte.

THE WORLD TWEETS ITS SYMPATHY FOR NEYMAR

"Neymar, I hope you recover very soon friend!" - Neymar's Barcelona team-mate and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi wrote on his Facebook page.

'Sending a big hug to this phenomenon of current football, @neymarjr' - former Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos.

'Hate to hear the news on Neymar! What a player. Have a speedy recovery/Get well asap man! #HesABeast #MyKidsFavPlayer' - basketball player LeBron James of the Miami Heat.

'All our support to @neymarjr! #ForcaNeymar' - Brazil president Dilma Rousseff.

'Have strength brother. @neymarjr we are together with you, we love you' - Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Willian.

'We had a great victory but also a great loss. Have strength @neymarjr, we partner with you always!' - Brazil striker Jo, formerly of Manchester City and Everton.

'Dear @Neymarjr, have strength, we are praying that your recovery is quick #forcaneymar' - Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen.

'Good recovery Neymar, God Bless you' - former Brazil international Gilberto Silva.

'Happy with our victory today, can't wait to face #Brasil, sad for @NeymarJr hope you get better soon #ForcaNeymar #eTois #poldi #worldcup' - Arsenal attacker Lukas Podolski, whose Germany side take on Brazil in the semi-finals.

'@neymarjr brother! I am with you! Force!' - Italy striker Mario Balotelli.

'My brother @neymarjr - me, Luca, my family and a lot of people in this world are praying and hoping for your fast recovery!!' - former Brazil international Kaka.

'Strength, Brother! @neymarjr' Brazil and Tottenham midfielder Paulinho posted, along with a picture collage.

'We have one more reason to play with heart in this cup. Neymar, rest assured that our group loves you and give life to win this title for you. You were and continue to be the ace and the soul of our team. The whole of Brazil is praying for you!' Brazil team-mate Fred, whose Facebook post included a drawing of Neymar being surrounded by fans.

'Neymar, i am unhappy. get well soon' - Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil.

Iced: Brazil's World Cup challenge will be significantly more difficult if they are without their key man

Iced: Brazil's World Cup challenge will be significantly more difficult if they are without their key man

Concern: Colombian playmaker James Rodrigues shows sympathy to his opposite number

Concern: Colombian playmaker James Rodrigues shows sympathy to his opposite number

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Agony: Neymar lies in agony after being kneed in the back just three mintues from the end

  • Juan Zuniga's challenge three minutes from time left Neymar hurt and in tears
  • He was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital before team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed his tournament is over
  • Neymar does not need surgery but is expected to be out for at least four weeks
  • Brazil progress after 2-1 win despite Colombia comeback

 

Brazil superstar Neymar will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a broken bone in his back.

The 22-year-old, who had scored four times to lead his country to the quarter-finals, was carried off on a stretcher in the closing stages of Friday's 2-1 win over Colombia and taken to hospital.

And team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told local media in Brazil that Neymar will not kick another ball at the finals, expecting his recovery period to be at least four weeks.

'It's not serious in the sense that it doesn't need surgery, but he'll need to immobilize it to recover,' he told SportTV. 'Unfortunately, he's not going to be able to play.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch Neymar arrive at hospital as his World Cup dream is crushed 

Agony: Neymar lies in agony after being kneed in the back just three mintues from the end

Agony: Neymar lies in agony after being kneed in the back just three mintues from the end

Stretchered off: Neymar is carried away by medics leaving all Brazilian fans in a state of panic

Stretchered off: Neymar is carried away by medics leaving all Brazilian fans in a state of panic

Carried away: Neymar was stretchered off the pitch and taken to hospital after Brazil's quarter-final win

Carried away: Neymar was stretchered off the pitch and taken to hospital after Brazil's quarter-final win

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Cynical: With the ball nowhere near Juan Zuniga smashes his knee into the lower part of Neymar's back

Cynical: With the ball nowhere near Juan Zuniga smashes his knee into the lower part of Neymar's back

Man down: The Barcelona forward falls to the ground after the challenge that leaves him a doubt for the semi

Man down: The Barcelona forward falls to the ground after the challenge that leaves him a doubt for the semi

End of the line: Neymar is carried down the tunnel with his World Cup over

End of the line: Neymar is carried down the tunnel with his World Cup over

Neymar arrives at hospital as his World Cup dream is crushed

'The exact time (to play again) can be four to six weeks, but it is too early to confirm this. Let's wait for other tests. This is the first diagnosis we had. Initially, we know he will not be able to play.’

The Barcelona forward had been struggling in the build-up to the all-South American clash with thigh and knee strains but was passed fit to start.

But he was carried off three minutes from the end after Juan Zuniga's knee landed in his lower back leaving him in tears.

Zuniga said: 'It was a normal move. I never meant to hurt a player. I was on the field, playing for the shirt from my country, not without the intent to injure. I was just defending my shirt.'

Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Soclari, speaking before Lasmar's interview, said: 'I don't think he'll be able to play in the next match.

'He has been sent to a private clinic with the doctor because he was kneed in his lower back. He was crying in pain. It won't be easy for him to recover based on the fact that it's a back injury and with the pain he's in. Let's hope everything goes OK.

‘It might be that he could play in the final but at this moment, the next match is on July 8, I don’t think it is likely he can do it. But he is young, he has energy, he leads his life the right way and does all the right things. Let’s wait for the examination and see if there is something in the next 48 hours that can be done. In my opinion it’s going to be difficult.

'Us and them played a violent game, It was a corner kick when Neymar went in front and he came to stop the ball, but the referee decided and there is no point thinking about a punishment.

Complaints: Defender Marcelo gesticulates as his team's star man lies prone on the ground in Fortaleza

Complaints: Defender Marcelo gesticulates as his team's star man lies prone on the ground in Fortaleza

Treatment: Neymar was seen to on the pitch but had to be removed on a stretcher in the quarter-final

Treatment: Neymar was seen to on the pitch but had to be removed on a stretcher in the quarter-final

'We just hope that it isn't serious. But we just hope that in two or three days he will be able to rejoin us.

‘For the match against Germany it will be very difficult for Neymar to play based on what the doctor said. But we are not hopeful of this and if the injury is serious.

'It might be that he could play in the final but at this moment, the next match is on the 8th, I don’t think it is likely he can do it.

'But he is young, he has energy, he leads his life the right way and does all the right things. Let’s wait for the examination and see if there is something in the next 48 hours that can be done. In my opinion it’s going to be difficult.'

Captain Thiago Silva opened the scoring in the first half before David Luiz's bullet free kick doubled Brazil's advantage after the break.

James Rodriguez pulled a goal back from the spot with 10 minutes remaining but Jose Pekerman's side could not find an equaliser.

Brazil will already be without the suspended Silva for the last-four showdown in Belo Horizonte.

Iced: Brazil's World Cup challenge will be significantly more difficult if they are without their key man

Iced: Brazil's World Cup challenge will be significantly more difficult if they are without their key man

Concern: Colombian playmaker James Rodrigues shows sympathy to his opposite number

Concern: Colombian playmaker James Rodrigues shows sympathy to his opposite number

 

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Comment by LIONMAN3 on July 6, 2014 at 7:38am

Brazil dun, without Neymar they can't beat no other team that's their leading scorer basically the only scorer at times. He set the precedence feh the team. So the game go.

Comment by evolution on July 5, 2014 at 4:50pm

The s*** that happening in this football I'm hearing about, is they really football or something else?

Comment by GospelPan on July 5, 2014 at 12:25pm
His World Cup is over, it will take four weeks for his back to heal...such a shame. It's going to be very tough for them to beat Germany now ...I really can't see it happening.
Comment by Incognito on July 5, 2014 at 2:34am

I can't say if the Colombian baller intentionally meant to inflict pain (on Neymar), but he definitely intended to knee him in the back, which is crazy reckless. I can't imagine that pain, but from playing basketball, getting knee-ed in the thigh or hip is a mudder, so we can kiss Neymar good buy form the Brazil worldcup.

I doubt this would have happened if the Ref had control of the match and penalized the players early for rough play. I'm sure the boys on ESPN will make this same point during tomorrow's pre-match discussion. Look for the Ref to have a no tolerance policy, and issue a few yellow cards early tomorrow in both games, so that this doesn't happy again.

Gotta say, i'm a bit pissed - was looking forward to a strong Brazilian (or Colombian) squad playing Germany.

Comment by Andre Ellis on July 5, 2014 at 12:31am
I can imagine the excruciating Pain he's in!! Hope he'll be back for the finals.. Brazil Allll the way!!

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