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Neymar’s injury: what he has, what is known about his right ankle and how it affects the Champions League round of 16

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3 years ago

February 19, 2023

Jayden

Neymar’s injury: what he has, what is known about his right ankle and how it affects the Champions League round of 16

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to win it Champions League It doesn’t just take a competitive team. Also a bit of luck. And psg suffered again at this point: in the duel against Lille on 19 February, neymar He came out with physical discomfort and it is cause for concern.

Sports news presents all the details and news on the current situation of the Brazilian striker.

What injury does Neymar have?

In the absence of the official part, everything indicates that Neymar injured his right ankle. In a counter-attack in midfield, the Brazilian was fouled and left on the ground. Although he tried to get out on his own, the striker had to be taken away on a stretcher. There is concern because the Parisians will need all their pieces to turn history vs. Bayern Munich (0-1).

#Ligue1xESPN ALARM FOR NEYMAR! The Brazilian twisted his ankle and was in a lot of pain. He had to be replaced at PSG.

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– SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) February 19, 2023

The second match of the round of 16 with the Germans as a guest is on March 8. With just over two weeks off, if Ney sprained it is very difficult for him to play. This also adds to the Brazilian’s long injury history…

In March 2018, neymar he was unable to play the second match of the round of 16 vs Real Madrid due to injury and lost 2-1, with no chance of overturning the 3-1 defeat suffered in Madrid. In March 2019PSG were clear favorites to progress to the round after their 2-0 win Manchester United in England in the first leg, he succeeded without Neymar and without Edinson Cavani, is still the all-time leading scorer. But the Brazilian didn’t recover in the second leg, Cavani barely made it late, PSG lost 3-1 in France when they conceded a late goal and were sent off again on the same occasion.

More | PSG and the curse of injuries in the Champions League

In 2022 Even the former Santos was not full: in the 1-0 vs. Real Madrid in Paris only played 20 minutes. Yes, it was 100% for the return, but the Meringue He achieved an epic triumph and eliminated him in the round of 16.

When could Neymar return to PSG?

The deadlines for the striker’s return will be determined once the medical details of his condition are known. It is likely that he will not be in the next Ligue 1 match and everything will be aimed at being able to face Bayern Munich. On that day, PSG can play a good part of their season.

PSG’s agenda in 2023

Sunday February 26: vs. Marseille
Sunday March 5: vs. Nantes
Wednesday March 8: vs. Bayern Munich

Author:

Mauro Mariani

Source: Sporting News

Jayden

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Real Sociedad beat Barcelona in the La Liga match

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5 hours ago

January 18, 2026

Jon

Real Sociedad beat Barcelona in the La Liga match

In the Spanish Examples match, Real Sociedad and Barcelona met. The match ended with the score 2:1.

The hosts scored goals: Oyarzabal (32′), Gonçalo Guedes (71′). Marked for guests Rashford (70′).

According to the result of the match, Real Sociedad has 24 points, guests 49 points.

Real Sociedad will play their next match on January 25th against Celta Vigo. Barcelona will play their next match on January 25th (opponent is Real Oviedo).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

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Senegal wins the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Morocco in a controversial final

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5 hours ago

January 18, 2026

Jon

Senegal wins the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Morocco in a controversial final

The Senegal team won the Africa Cup of Nations. In the final match, the Senegalese beat the hosts of the tournament, Morocco, with a score of 1:0 in extra time.

The decisive goal was scored in the 94th minute Pape Gueye.

The main moment of the match ended in a scandal. At 90+3 the referee from the Democratic Republic of Congo Jean-Jacques Ndala Senegal’s goal disallowed for an attacking foul. A few minutes later, the referee awarded a penalty to the Senegalese. They did not agree with this decision and the coach Pap Tyaw took the team off the field. Soon the Senegalese players return and the penalty is taken anyway Brahim Diaz I couldn’t beat Edouard Mendy — the shot was taken lightly and right in the center of the goal.

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in its history. The previous victory was achieved in 2021.

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

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Milan beat Lecce at home

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6 hours ago

January 18, 2026

Jon

Milan and Lecce met in the Italian Serie A match. The match ended with the score 1:0.

Score a goal for the hosts Fullkrug (76′).

According to the results of the meeting, Milan has 46 points (2nd place), guests have 17 points (17th place).

In the next match, Milan will play on January 25th, the opponent will be Roma. Lecce will play their next match on January 24th (the opponent is Lazio).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.