On 28 May, the Brazilian Football League (CBF) confirmed that Neymar had a second-degree muscle torn in the right muscle region, after undergoing medical examinations and MRIs. Medical head Rodrigo Lasmar said the condition of the 34-year-old protagonist was more serious than the initial diagnosis that the Santos Club sent before the team's focus.

"Last night Neymar went through all the medical tests, including MRI", Lasmar said. "The result shows he suffered a second-degree muscle injury in his calf, not just a stalwart. The time for recovery is between two and three weeks".

Preliminary Neymar of Santos responded in the Battle of Coritiba Calgary at the Brazilian NGGG League on Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo May 17, 2026. Image: Reuters**

The fact that Neymar's injury caused much controversy within Brazilian football cabinets, by Santos previously claimed that the player was only lightly damaged and qualified to train on January 27. But when the militia, Neymar was not able to participate in the rehearsals and had to immediately go check the depth.

The reverse information made many CBF parts unhappy with Santos. According to the Brazilian press, the League felt deceived because medical records originally did not reflect the seriousness of the injury. In response, Santos issued a statement claiming that the entire test results were fully shared with CBF.

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