Will Brazil win the World Cup without Neymar? Will Brazil win the World Cup without Neymar? Now share your opinion Neymar has been flown to Sao Paulo by helicopter as the Brazil superstar begins his recovery from injury. The forward was transported by ambulance to a waiting military helicopter before he was lifted on via a stretcher. The 22-year-old managed a brief wave before taking off from Rio. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Neymar holding back tears during emotional message to fans Moving: Neymar was flown to Sao Paulo by helicopter to begin his recovery Devastated: Neymar is transported from an ambulance to a military helicopter to be airlifted home
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22-year-old striker injured in Brazil's 2-1 quarter-final win over Colombia
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Clashed with Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga late in the second half
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Neymar flew back with team-mates before taking an ambulance to team's training camp in the mountain city of Teresopolis
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He has now flown by helicopter to Sao Paulo
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Thiago Silva and David Luiz involved in emotional scenes as they wish Neymar well on tarmac of Rio airport
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Neymar's World Cup over after injury rules him out for four weeks
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He is not expected to need surgery however
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