Neymar will play no further part in Brazil's Copa America campaign after he was banned for four matches. The Barcelona forward was sent off after the final whistle of Brazil's defeat by Colombia in Santiago on Wednesday. He was initially suspended for one match but the South American football confederation have decided to extend the ban and impose a $10,000 fine.
Neymar received his second booking of the tournament for attempting to score with his hand against Colombia. He was then sent off for kicking the ball at Pablo Armero and aiming a headbutt at Jeison Murillo. It was also revealed that Neymar verbally abused Chilean referee Enrique Osses after waiting for him in the tunnel. According to the official's report, Neymar said: "You want to make yourself famous at my expense, you son of a bitch”. Neymar will now face a four-match Copa America band, ruling him out for the reminder of the tournament.
Aberto Lozada, a member of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Committee, said: "Based on what the report says, it was premeditated, waiting for the referee in the tunnel and insulting him. His punishment could have been harsher. He got off lightly".
Source: Express
