Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup clash with Haiti due to lingering calf injury

Neymar also missed Brazil’s opening game against Morocco

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Brazil star Neymar will miss the upcoming World Cup group stage match against Haiti in Philadelphia, the national federation has confirmed.

The forward, who has been battling a calf injury , was already sidelined for Brazil's opening draw against Morocco last Saturday, having been selected for the squad despite the ongoing issue.

A bulletin issued by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday stated: "Neymar will not travel…