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Neymar Tears ACL in World Cup Qualifier

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On Oct.17, 2023, soccer star Neymar got a devastating injury during the World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Uruguay. Neymar, Brazil’s striker, was dribbling to pass the ball before he got bumped by midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz. Neymar suddenly fell to the ground, tearing his left ACL as well as his meniscus just 43 minutes into the game. He was immediately carted off the field for medical attention.  After many tests, his tear was confirmed and he is set to have surgery as soon as possible, according to his current football club Al-Hilal. Neymar is very frustrated with another injury in his 2023 season, as he posted on X and Instagram stating, “It’s a very sad time, the worst, I know I’m strong, but this time I’m going to need my family and friends even more. It’s not easy to go through injury and surgery, imagine going through it all again after four months of recovery.” Brazil and soccer fans all over the world are praying for a speedy recovery as they wait for his return to the field.

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Alondra Holguin was born on September 14, 2009, in Orange County, California. Just 1 day after it marks 13 years of Tupac’s death. Just a month after Alondra was born, she moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, right next to El Paso, Texas as well. She lived there for seven years before she made her way back into the Golden State in 2016. Alondra Holguin has 3 other siblings, also living with her mom and grandparents. Alondra’s greatest passion is playing soccer, she hopes to make it professional for her country- Mexico or USA, one day. She truly enjoys every sport though and anytime she has the chance to go to a professional game, she will. When she is not on the pitch, she enjoys hanging out with her friends or cousins. They usually go shopping, out to walk, or to an amusement park. Some of Alondra’s favorite music types are Old and new school rap, oldies, or R&B. Some of the artists are 21 Savage, Drake, Tupac, Brenton Wood, Aaron May, PND, and many more. Some of her big goals besides making it pro are to give everything to my parents as well as grandparents by her hardest work possible. Two of Alondra Holguin’s favorite quotes are, “Work so hard everyone’s biggest flex is they used to know you.” or, “If people are doubting how far you will go, go so far you can’t hear them anymore.” 

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