BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 05: Neymar Jr. of Brazil reacts during the International Friendly Match between Brazil and Qatar at Mane Garrincha Stadium on June 5, 2019 in Brasilia, Brazil.

Neymar to miss Copa America after rupturing ankle ligament

7 years ago
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Neymar will miss the upcoming Copa America after rupturing a ligament in his ankle during Brazil's friendly against Qatar on Wednesday.

The Brazilian Federation confirmed the news early Thursday, saying that the Paris Saint-Germain star will not be recovered from the injury in time to participate in the tournament, which begins June 14.

It's the latest setback in a trying year for the 27-year-old, who also missed a significant portion of the Ligue 1 season and PSG's Champions League round-of-16 exit due to foot issues.

Neymar's absence will now deal a blow to Tite's squad, with Brazil hoping to capture its first Copa America title since 2007.

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