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Neymar banned for rest of Copa America after Colombia red card

Brazil's forward Neymar argues  with Colombians Jeison Murillo and Alexander Mejia.
Image: Brazil's Neymar (R) argues with Colombia's Jeison Murillo and Alexander Mejia

Neymar has been banned for the rest of the Copa America following his red card in Brazil's match against Colombia.

A disciplinary panel of the South American confederation ruled on Friday that he must sit out four games for violent conduct after the sending off, ruling him out of the remainder of the competition even if Brazil reach the final.

In addition to his ban, the 23-year-old was also fined $10,000 (£8,800). Brazil have the right to appeal the ruling.

The Barcelona forward picked up a red card after kicking the ball at Colombia's Pablo Armero after the final whistle in Colombia's 1-0 victory over Brazil on Wednesday. He also appeared to headbutt Jeison Murillo.

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