Brazil’s Neymar will miss rest of Copa America with four-match ban

The Brazil forward Neymar has been banned for the rest of the Copa America, depriving the tournament of one of its biggest stars.
 
A disciplinary panel of the South American confederation ruled on Friday that he must sit out four games for violent conduct in a match against Colombia, when he was sent off. Brazil have the right to appeal. He was also fined $10,000.
 
The Barcelona forward picked up a red card after kicking Colombia’s Pablo Armero after the final whistle in Colombia’s 1-0 victory over Brazil on Wednesday. He also appeared to headbutt another player.
 
Brazil play their final group game on Sunday against Venezuela. If they advance to the knockout rounds, they could play three more.