The Brazilian superstar, who has dealt with multiple leg injuries throughout his career, was taken down after a hard challenge by Thiago Mendes in stoppage time as PSG looked to push for an equalizer.

Mendes was shown a red card for the tackle while Neymar laid on the ground crying, leading many to assume the worst about an injury that looked to be very serious.

While no injury is good news, PSG and its fans were given a bit of reassurance on Monday, after the team announced that initial testing had revealed the 27-year-old star’s injury to be an ankle sprain.

No specific severity was given, nor was a timeline for his return to the pitch, but the team did state in its press note that more testing would be carried out on Wednesday.

PSG, who was drawn to face FC Barcelona in Round 16 of the Champions League, and currently a point behind Lille and Lyon for first place in Ligue 1, hope that their star forward will be able to return shortly.

Neymar has scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 12 Ligue 1 and Champions League matches so far this season.

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The wave of suspension first hit the United States, with NBA, NHL, and MLS getting suspended on Wednesday. On Thursday, the trend was carried over to Europe, with English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Seria A, and French League 1 being on the list of the leagues that halted their activities. European competitions like UEFA Champions League and Europa League also won’t be played in the foreseeable future.

There is no clear indication when the activities of the leagues might resume, but it is expected that things will go back in normal once coronavirus pandemic gets under control. English Premier League, where Arsenal’s boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea’s winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive on coronavirus, announced that the suspension would last at least until April 3rd.

German Bundesliga, on the other hand, intended to continue with competitive matches at first. The league announced on Thursday that the matches would be played as scheduled, but without the audience. However, the decision was changed the next day, and this competition was also suspended.

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The Cameroonian gave PSG an early, 13^th-minute lead, but Strasbourg quickly leveled the score. Fifteen minutes later, with everyone watching in utter disbelief, Choupo-Moting needlessly deflected a goal shot from team-mate Christopher Nkunku and, in a series of incredibly awkward movements, somehow diverted the ball onto the foot of the post and kept the ball out of the net. The miss, which was one of the worst you are ever likely to see, robbed his team of the chance of regaining the lead in the first half. Later in the first half, Strasbourg scored two goals.

After the match, Choupo-Moting apologized for his grave mistake and said that “it all happened very fast” and it’s “a shame” they didn’t win. Thomas Tuchel, the head coach at PSG, commented that Choupo-Moting is an “excellent back-up player to have” but ultimately lacks the confidence necessary for being a top player.

PSG have two matches away from home before facing Monaco at home on April 21.

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Neymar Jr., the flamboyant forward for Ligue 1’s top team, has been diagnosed with a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

The Brazilian player’s injury puts Paris Saint Germain in a difficult spot.

Neymar will miss both legs of PSG’s Round of 16 Champions League bout. The Parisian club drew a tough opponent in the Round of 16 against Manchester United.

This is the second time in the past two years that Neymar has sustained an hurt to the same bone. He was injured in the same place in January of 2018 as well.

This inopportune injury takes away PSG’s star player at the worst time, considering their upcoming draw against Manchester United. The ex-Barcelona Star ranks 4th in Ligue 1 with 14 goals this season.

Neymar has led PSG to a comfortable lead in France’s Ligue 1 this season. They currently maintain a 13-point lead over Lille.

Doctors expect Neymar to return to the field in April. It’s unclear if he would return in time for the next Champions League round if PSG advances.

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The Brazilian superstar, who has dealt with multiple leg injuries throughout his career, was taken down after a hard challenge by Thiago Mendes in stoppage time as PSG looked to push for an equalizer.

Mendes was shown a red card for the tackle while Neymar laid on the ground crying, leading many to assume the worst about an injury that looked to be very serious.

While no injury is good news, PSG and its fans were given a bit of reassurance on Monday, after the team announced that initial testing had revealed the 27-year-old star’s injury to be an ankle sprain.

No specific severity was given, nor was a timeline for his return to the pitch, but the team did state in its press note that more testing would be carried out on Wednesday.

PSG, who was drawn to face FC Barcelona in Round 16 of the Champions League, and currently a point behind Lille and Lyon for first place in Ligue 1, hope that their star forward will be able to return shortly.

Neymar has scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 12 Ligue 1 and Champions League matches so far this season.

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The wave of suspension first hit the United States, with NBA, NHL, and MLS getting suspended on Wednesday. On Thursday, the trend was carried over to Europe, with English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Seria A, and French League 1 being on the list of the leagues that halted their activities. European competitions like UEFA Champions League and Europa League also won’t be played in the foreseeable future.

There is no clear indication when the activities of the leagues might resume, but it is expected that things will go back in normal once coronavirus pandemic gets under control. English Premier League, where Arsenal’s boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea’s winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive on coronavirus, announced that the suspension would last at least until April 3rd.

German Bundesliga, on the other hand, intended to continue with competitive matches at first. The league announced on Thursday that the matches would be played as scheduled, but without the audience. However, the decision was changed the next day, and this competition was also suspended.

The post Premier League and Champions League among Suspended Soccer Competitions due to Coronavirus appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

The Cameroonian gave PSG an early, 13^th-minute lead, but Strasbourg quickly leveled the score. Fifteen minutes later, with everyone watching in utter disbelief, Choupo-Moting needlessly deflected a goal shot from team-mate Christopher Nkunku and, in a series of incredibly awkward movements, somehow diverted the ball onto the foot of the post and kept the ball out of the net. The miss, which was one of the worst you are ever likely to see, robbed his team of the chance of regaining the lead in the first half. Later in the first half, Strasbourg scored two goals.

After the match, Choupo-Moting apologized for his grave mistake and said that “it all happened very fast” and it’s “a shame” they didn’t win. Thomas Tuchel, the head coach at PSG, commented that Choupo-Moting is an “excellent back-up player to have” but ultimately lacks the confidence necessary for being a top player.

PSG have two matches away from home before facing Monaco at home on April 21.

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Neymar Jr., the flamboyant forward for Ligue 1’s top team, has been diagnosed with a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

The Brazilian player’s injury puts Paris Saint Germain in a difficult spot.

Neymar will miss both legs of PSG’s Round of 16 Champions League bout. The Parisian club drew a tough opponent in the Round of 16 against Manchester United.

This is the second time in the past two years that Neymar has sustained an hurt to the same bone. He was injured in the same place in January of 2018 as well.

This inopportune injury takes away PSG’s star player at the worst time, considering their upcoming draw against Manchester United. The ex-Barcelona Star ranks 4th in Ligue 1 with 14 goals this season.

Neymar has led PSG to a comfortable lead in France’s Ligue 1 this season. They currently maintain a 13-point lead over Lille.

Doctors expect Neymar to return to the field in April. It’s unclear if he would return in time for the next Champions League round if PSG advances.

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