Neymar Leaves Pitch Injured in PSG’s Match against Lille

PSG's  Brazilian forward Neymar falls, injured after a contact with Lille's French midfielder Benjamin Andre during the French L1 football match between PSG and Lille LOSC at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on February 19, 2023. (AFP)
PSG's Brazilian forward Neymar falls, injured after a contact with Lille's French midfielder Benjamin Andre during the French L1 football match between PSG and Lille LOSC at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on February 19, 2023. (AFP)
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Neymar Leaves Pitch Injured in PSG’s Match against Lille

PSG's  Brazilian forward Neymar falls, injured after a contact with Lille's French midfielder Benjamin Andre during the French L1 football match between PSG and Lille LOSC at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on February 19, 2023. (AFP)
PSG's Brazilian forward Neymar falls, injured after a contact with Lille's French midfielder Benjamin Andre during the French L1 football match between PSG and Lille LOSC at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on February 19, 2023. (AFP)

PSG forward Neymar was forced off the pitch on a stretcher Sunday after twisting his right ankle in a hard-fought 4-3 win against Lille in the French league.

Neymar picked up the injury at the start of the second half after the Brazil forward scored PSG's second goal before the interval.

PSG led 2-1 when Neymar was injured following contact with Lille's Benjamin Andre.

PSG has been struggling since the start of the year, with stars Neymar and Lionel Messi underperforming.

Neymar has been on the end of sharp criticism for a perceived lack of commitment after French media reported that he attended a poker tournament and dined at a fast-food restaurant a day after PSG lost to Bayern Munich 1-0 at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League round of 16.

Neymar, who damaged the same ankle at the World Cup in Qatar, gave PSG a 2-0 lead at the end of a fast-developing collective move he also started, slotting the ball into an empty net from Vitinha's assist.

It's unclear whether Neymar will be able to play next Sunday against second-placed Marseille in French football's biggest match.

PSG lost another key player against Lille, with Nuno Mendes going off near the half-hour mark. Mendes, who played on the left side of PSG's backline against Lille, was substituted after colliding with winger Jonathan Bamba.



AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Finals to Kick Off Thursday in Saudi Arabia

AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Finals to Kick Off Thursday in Saudi Arabia
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AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Finals to Kick Off Thursday in Saudi Arabia

AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Finals to Kick Off Thursday in Saudi Arabia

The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 will kick off next Thursday, bringing together 16 Asian teams competing in the cities of Jeddah and Taif.
According to SPA, the tournament’s opening match will see Uzbekistan face off against Thailand at Okaz Club Stadium in Taif at 6:00 PM.

Later that evening, the Saudi national team, which has won the championship twice in 1985 and 1988, will take on China at 8:15 PM at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif.
The competition will be played across four venues: King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in Jeddah, as well as King Fahd Sports City and Okaz Club Stadium in Taif. This year’s edition introduces a new format, with the top eight teams earning a spot in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar in November 2025.
The championship will feature four groups. Saudi Arabia, as the host nation, leads Group A alongside Uzbekistan, Thailand, and China. Group B consists of Japan, Australia, Vietnam, and the UAE. Group C includes Korea, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. Group D brings together Iran, Tajikistan, Oman, and North Korea.