Al-Hilal has officially confirmed that Neymar ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament while on international duty with Brazil.

"The medical tests Neymar underwent, confirmed the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tear injury in his knee, he will be going through surgery and then a treatment program that will be determined later. Return Stronger," the club wrote on social media.

Neymar has called this injury "the worst" on an Instagram post:

"It's a very sad moment, the worst. I know I'm strong but this time I'll need my (family and friends) even more. It's not easy going through injury and surgery, imagine going through all that again after 4 months of recovery. I have faith, even too much...But the strength I put in the hands of God so that he can renew mine. Thanks for the messages of support and love," he wrote.