In a match against Colombia,Neymar suffered from a horrible injury in the back which ruled him out for the entire world cup.
The injury could have been much worse had the tackle been 2 inches upward from the actual position. Seeing Neymar out of the World Cup was certainly not the scene football fans actually wanted to see but it happened.
After the game,lots of football stars including Lionel Messi and Mesut Ozil showed their support for the Brazilian Winger.
Lionel Messi : “Get well soon my friend, Neymar Jr,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
Mesut Ozil also showed his support by writing : “Neymar, I am unhappy. Get well soon,”
Lucas Podolski : “Happy with our victory today, can’t wait to face #Brasil, sad for @NeymarJr hope you get better soon,”
Mario Balotelli : “Neymar, my brother, I am with you. Be strong!”
Former England Striker Gary Linekar : “Neymar is out of the World Cup with a broken vertebrae. What an absolute bummer!”
LeBron James tweeting: “Hate to hear the news on Neymar! What a player. Have a speedy recovery/Get well asap man! #HesABeast #MyKidsFavPlayer.”