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Lionel Messi wishes Neymar a swift return to fitness after the Brazil talisman was sidelined for the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.

Lionel Messi has wished Neymar a quick recovery after the Brazil talisman was sidelined for the rest of the World Cup with a back injury.

The 22-year-old fractured a vertebra on Friday during his side's quarter-final triumph over Colombia.

Messi, who plays with Neymar at Barcelona, wrote on his official Facebook page: "Neymar, I hope you recover very soon friend!"

Meanwhile, Messi and his Argentina teammates are back in action tonight when they face Belgium in the last eight.

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