Neymar undergoes surgery

Neymar celebrates as he scores in the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Final between Brazil and Spain at Maracana on June 30, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS): Brazilian Neymar is recovering in hospital after a successful operation to remove his tonsils, the striker’s surgeon said.

According to Brazil’s national team doctor Augusto Cesar Lima, the 21-year-old was resting at the Sao Vicente hospital in Rio.

“The operation was a success and he is feeling well,” Lima said Friday night.