CBF opts against Neymar appeal

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has opted against appealing Neymar's four-match ban at the Copa America, with the Brazil captain leaving the team hotel on Monday. 

Neymar was shown a straight red card after full-time in Wednesday's defeat to Colombia following a melee in which he appeared to kick the ball at Colombia's Pablo Armero and attempt to headbutt Jeison Murillo.

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