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Neymar to miss rest of Copa America after four-game ban

Brazil captain Neymar's Copa America is over after he was handed a four-match ban for his red card against Colombia.

The Barcelona star was shown a straight red card after the final whistle following an on-pitch fracas, when he appeared to kick the ball at Colombia's Pablo Armero and then seemingly attempted to headbutt Jeison Murillo on Wednesday.

It means he will miss Brazil's final Group C game against Venezuela and all three knockout stage matches, should Dunga's men get that far.

Colombia's Carlos Bacca, who pushed Neymar after the Brazilian's involvement and also saw red, was handed a two-game ban and $5,000 fine.

Brazil suffered a 1-0 loss in the clash but are still likely to make it out of Group C, which they top ahead of Sunday's clash against Venezuela.