Neymar injury: Lyon's Thiago Mendes receives death threats following tackle on PSG star

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar Jr was subject to a horrendous tackle in game against Lyon by Thiago Mendes, following which he was seen being stretchered off. Reports suggested Brazilian international's injury was severe which could see him miss out on sidelines for a lengthy spell. But subsequent medical reports provided major relief, ruling out any ankle surgery. Despite relief, Neymar's fans are disgruntled, some of whom issued death threats to Lyon player. 

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Neymar injury saga continues following Thiago Mendes tackle

After conceding early, Neymar and co were striving immensely to bag equaliser. But Parc des Princes outfit were kept out of show by Lyon's defence. With clock ticking at 90th minute of game, Neymar was brutally tackled by Mendes, following which he was sent off. 

former Barcelona superstar was seen in extreme pain and teary-eyed while being stretchered off field by medicos. Subsequent medical reports revealed  extent of injury suggesting that an ankle surgery wasn't required. Despite relief, some fans have issued death threats to Mendes and his family, as revealed by player himself. 

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Fans issue Thiago Mendes death threats after PSG vs Lyon clash 

As quoted by Marca, Mendes describes  tackle as completely unintentional and a mistake. He also offered his apologies to 29-year-old, hoping that injury isn't serious. But, Mendes' wife Kelly, while speaking to 20 Minutes France has revealed that family has been receiving death threats. 

She displayed a text, which when translated read, "If something happens to Neymar, you will pay with your life. You and your family, one by one." However, Kelly has decided t to give in to threats and will rar involve local police to ensure people behind such threats are dealt with by law. 

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Neymar expresses gratitude to God 

Meanwhile, Neymar sent out a mess on Instagram after his medical reports were released. His Instagram story, when translated in English, read, “It could have been worse, but once again God saved me from something serious, my cry was of pain, despair, fear, anguish, surgery, crutches and or horrible memories. I hope to recover and return as quickly as possible."

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Im courtesy: PSG website