June 20, 2015 1:27 PM

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Brazil captain Neymar to miss rest of Copa America 2015

Brazil captain Neymar will miss the rest of Copa America 2015 in Chile as he has been handed a four-match ban. The Barcelona forward was shown a red card for clashing with Colombia players following Brazil's 1-0 defeat in their last Pool-C game. Neymar was shown the red after he kicked the ball at Pablo Armero in frustration following the final whistle. He also appeared to head butt another player.Colombia's Carlos Bacca, who was also shown the red for retaliating, has been given a 2-game ban.Neymar was initially handed a one-match ban, but the South America Football Federation, later, increased the punishment.Meanwhile, Uruguay will clash with Paraguay at La Serena, and Argentina will take on Jamaica at Vina del Mar in Group-B today.Friday, in Group-A, Chile brushed aside Bolivia, 5-0, and Ecuador beat Mexico, 2-1.The knockout stage will be held from Wednesday. Copa America is the main football tournament for the national teams in South America. Group-A comprises of Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and Mexico. Group-B features defending champions Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Jamaica. Group-C has Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and Colombia.

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