Rodrigo Lasmar

FIFA World Cup 2018: Surgeon who operated on Neymar's foot has long history with Brazil football team

Rodrigo Lasmar, 46, is carrying on the family tradition and his role in mending Neymar's broken foot is every bit as crucial to the Selecao's World Cup hopes in Russia.

Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar undergoes successful surgery on broken foot but doctors unsure of return date

Neymar was due to be discharged early in the morning from the Mater Dei hospital in Belo Horizonte, 24 hours after surgery to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

Neymar out for up to three months with foot injury, according to Brazil national team doctor

Neymar faces a race to be fit for this year’s World Cup finals after the Brazil team doctor was quoted on Thursday saying the Paris St Germain forward would be out for up to three months with a foot injury.

International friendlies: Brazil's Philippe Coutinho doubtful for Japan clash but could feature against England

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho is injured and will probably miss Brazil's friendly against Japan in Lille on Friday but could feature against England, the team doctor said.