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Neymar to miss Copa America after suffering ankle injury

Neymar will miss Copa America after he suffered an ankle injury in Brazil's friendly meeting with Qatar.

The forward will miss Brazil's Copa America campaign due to a ligament rupture in his right ankle in a huge blow for the host nation.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the news after Neymar left Wednesday's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar in tears.

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"After suffering a sprain in his right ankle during Wednesday's game against Qatar, Neymar was evaluated and subjected to image tests that confirmed a ligament rupture in the ankle," the CBF said in a statement.