Neymar suffers calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Summary

Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's camp ahead of the World Cup starting June 11 in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Key Points
  • Neymar has a minor calf injury but is expected to be fit to join Brazil's World Cup camp next week.
  • He was named in Brazil's squad for the World Cup after a long injury layoff during qualifying.
  • Neymar now plays for Santos after a stint at Al-Hilal and aims to win his first World Cup title.
  • Brazil will open their World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey.
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