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Neymar to undergo knee surgery, faces long layoff

Brazilian star Neymar reacts after his injury.[Courtesy]

Neymar will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old was taken off on a stretcher after a tackle from Nicolas de la Cruz during the first half of Brazil's 2-0 loss to Uruguay in their World Cup qualifier in Montevideo on Tuesday.

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