FORTALEZA, Brazil ¨C Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup after fracturing a vertebra in his back in the closing stages of the 2-1 quarter-final win over Colombia on Friday in a major blow to the host nation.
Neymar, who has scored four goals in the tournament, will miss the semi-final against Germany in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday and the final should they progress. He is expected to be out for several weeks.
¡°Unfortunately, he¡¯s not going to be able to play,¡± said Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
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