Brazil captain Neymar banned 4 matches, will miss remainder of Copa America
Neymar's 2015 Copa America adventure is over. By extension, that of Brazil is likely now on course to suffer a similar fate.
The Selecao captain, who received a red card for headbutting Jeison Murillo and inciting a skirmish following Brazil's 1-0 loss to Colombia earlier this week, saw his ban increased to four matches on Friday by CONMEBOL - a decision that rules him out for the remainder of the tournament.
Conmebol decision also apparently based on fact Neymar chased referee down the tunnel to confront him, and insulted him.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) June 19, 2015
The Barcelona star was initially suspended for a solitary match, but saw his ban quadrupled after a disciplinary committee reviewed the incident. Given the length of the suspension, Neymar would miss the rest of the tournament even if his teammates somehow reach the final - which seems like a distinctly impossible feat without their talisman.
Brazil can appeal the decision.