The Confederaço de Futebol do Brasil, or CBF for short, has verified Neymar’s six-month knee injury.
He was wounded while playing for his team against Uruguay. He was taken off the field on a stretcher right away.
Neymar’s club, Al Hilal, has also verified the injury. Neymar’s MRI results showed that he had torn his ACL and meniscus in his knee.
The team stated that Neymar will be having surgery, with recovery to follow.
The news of Neymar’s salary was first published by the sports website Lance. They claim that Neymar receives more than R$ 70 million ($13.9 million) in monthly compensation from Al Hilal.
This number accounts for Neymar’s base income, incentives, and endorsement deals.
Without playing a game within that time, Neymar stands to earn roughly R$ 420 million ($83.4 million).
The news spread quickly throughout social media platforms.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal might get some financial help from a different source. When players sustain injuries while representing their country, FIFA has a scheme in place to help their club.
However, the maximum amount of money that may be given out through this scheme is R$ 40 million ($7.9 million) (or 7.5 million euros). Unfortunately, Neymar won’t have enough money to live on for a month with this.
At last, Neymar’s injury has been verified by the medical community. He’s scheduled for surgery very soon. CBF and Al Hilal teams are working together to formulate a comprehensive strategy for Neymar’s rehabilitation.
Background
One of Asia’s most successful teams, Al Hilal is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The club has a rich history, having won a number of national and international championships.
The team made a smart move by acquiring Neymar in order to boost their international profile. His talent and fame were anticipated to garner attention and maybe even help him win future matches.
Indeed, at first, the spending appeared justified, what with Neymar’s spectacular performances and the club’s increased notoriety.
However, the astronomical price tag of Neymar’s deal has never stopped being a topic of debate.
Now that he’s hurt, some may wonder if the price tag was worth the momentary fame.
Neymar and Al Hilal face significant financial and athletic obstacles as they deal with this unforeseen setback in the coming months.