128.6 Billion Strikers Fell After 5 Games

Brazil lost to Uruguay 0-2 in the preliminary match of the 2026 North and Central American World Cup to South America on the 18th.

Neymar was injured that day. At the end of the first half, Neymar was driving the ball and was caught in a competition with his opponent, and later stepped on the ground, but he stumbled and fell.

Neymar, who complained of pain, was in pain by hitting the ground with his hand, and was eventually carried off on a stretcher. When he was carried out, he covered his eyes with his hands as if to cover his tears. 스포츠토토

Eventually, he goes on the operating table. The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) said on its official channel on the 19th, "Neymar was confirmed to have ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. Neymar is scheduled to undergo surgery, and the date has not been set."

Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia also announced the operation and said, "Neymar's recovery program will be decided later."

Al-Hilal, who reportedly recruited Neymar in August and spent 90 million euros (about 128.6 billion won) on a transfer fee and paid more than 100 million dollars, was forced to wait without making proper use of him.

Neymar played in five games this season, including the Saudi League and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League, and scored one goal and three assists after wearing an al-Hilal uniform.

Neymar has been injured frequently throughout his career. In March this year, he also underwent ankle surgery. At last year's Qatar World Cup, he returned through the round of 16 against South Korea after injuring his right ankle in the first group match, and missed about three months in 2018 and the following year due to right foot injuries.

Born in 1992, he played for Brazilian club Santos before joining Barcelona (Spain) in 2013 and moving to Europe in 2017. When he moved to Paris Saint-Germain, the transfer fee was 222 million euros (about 317 billion won), the highest ever.

Neymar, who spent six seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, moved to Al Hilal ahead of this season. "Facing challenges raises pride. I'm here to help the league grow further," he said, expressing his feelings about the transfer. However, chances of not playing this season are expected to increase due to injuries.