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Barcelona star Neymar: Zuniga's challenge wasn't normal

Barcelona star Neymar has spoken of his back injury suffered in Brazil's World Cup win over Colombia. Neymar admits Juan Zuniga called him after their clash.

"It's one of the worst weeks of my life. I couldn't have imagined a worse one. I will learn from it. God knows all and if he allowed this to happen, there must be a reason for it.

"I do not accept Zuniga saying it was a normal challenge. Everyone in football knows that is not normal. The way he came in from behind, I couldn't defend myself against it.

"God has blessed me. If it was 2cm lower, I'd be in a wheelchair right now. Zuniga called me the next day and apologised. I feel no resentment and wish him all the best for his career."

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