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Battling ‘Worst Moment in Life,’ Amid Lionel Messi’s Heartfelt Support, Injured Neymar Dishes Out 1-Word Message

Published 10/19/2023, 6:14 AM EDT

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In the world of sports, injuries can be a cruel twist of fate. It is capable of testing an athlete’s spirit and determination. For Brazil’s superstar, Neymar Jr., it seems like he’s going through a tough moment in his life as he faces yet another setback in his career. His latest ordeal, a devastating ACL and meniscus injury during Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay, has left fans and teammates astounded. As Neymar expressed his sorrow on social media, many fans showed him support and love. Along with the fans, the Argentine star and his former teammate Lionel Messi also showed his support and love for Neymar.

Neymar Jr. is one of the most talented and recognized soccer stars in the world. However, his career has been marred by injuries, and with the latest setback, the 31-year-old was left teary-eyed, as he’s set for a long spell on the sidelines. Let’s unravel Neymar’s disappointment with his injury.

Neymar is faithful for his return amidst the ‘worst moment’

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The devastating injury occurred shortly before halftime in Brazil’s clash against Uruguay. Neymar immediately went down clutching his left knee in pain and was stretchered off the field in tears. Amidst the pain and uncertainty of this setback, he turned to social media to share his inner turmoil. In a post, the Brazilian stated, “It was a very sad moment, the worst.” However, he appreciated the message of support and love from fans and showed his faith in god.

A few hours later, Neymar posted another picture on Instagram, this time of himself crying, while he was stretchered away. The caption simply read: “FE,” which translates to, “FAITH”. It’s this unwavering faith that defines Neymar’s character and fuels his battle against adversity. This one-word message reverberated across the globe and attracted all the fans to support Neymar in this moment of adversity.

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It wasn’t the first time that Neymar had suffered a serious injury. The Al-Hilal forward just made his way back from an ankle ligament injury he suffered in March, that kept him out of action for five months. Neymar’s injury has now become a major concern for Brazil and his club Al-Hilal. Brazil is set to face Argentina and Colombia in their next round of matches, and Neymar’s absence is a matter of concern for the Selecao. With Lionel Messi leading the charge again for Argentina, after recovering from an injury, Brazil needs to have a plan to stop the World Champions.

Lionel Messi’s heartfelt support

As Neymar battles through his worst moment, not only fans but his teammates and friends also wish him well. Neymar’s former teammate, and Argentina’s maestro, Lionel Messi, extended his support in a heartwarming manner. Messi shared an old picture of him and Neymar hugging in a Barcelona jersey, along with the caption, “Mucha Fuerza @neymarjr,” translating to “great strength @neymarjr” on his Instagram stories. This heartfelt message illustrated the bond between two soccer stars, despite the South American rivalry.

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Neymar’s battle against his latest injury is far from over but with the unwavering support from his fans and friends, he has complete faith he’ll make the return soon. With his latest Instagram activity, it is clear that Neymar has complete faith in himself and his compatriots, and that he’ll get through his latest fitness concerns.

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The Brazilian star’s injury is a major blow for both club and country. He is one of the best players in the world, and his absence will be keenly felt. Fans will be hoping to see him in action again very soon.

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Sahil Sharma

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Sahil Sharma is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. He's been a fan since childhood, but his love for the sport truly took off when Real Madrid won their record 10th UEFA Champions League title in 2014. That famous La Decima triumph turned him into a hardcore Madridista.
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