Brazil will appeal Neymar's 4-match ban

Neymar may yet play further part at the Copa America.

The Brazilian football federation (CBF) will appeal CONMEBOL's decision to hit the Selecao captain with a four-match ban that rules him out for the remainder of the tournament.

Speaking at a press conference, manager Dunga said the confederation's "legal department will file a counterpoint to Neymar's sanction.

"We don't want anything in favour or against, just what's fair."

In addition to the four-match suspension, Neymar was also fined $10,000 for his actions following the final whistle in Brazil's 1-0 loss to Colombia earlier this week.

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Neymar kicked a ball at Colombian defender Pablo Armero at the tail end of Brazil's loss to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finalists. As Armero dramatically rolled around on the ground, Colombia's Jeison Murillo confronted Neymar, who then attempted to head-butt the defender, sparking a melee ...

According to the referee's report, Neymar then waited in the tunnel to the team's dressing room for match official Enrique Osses and verbally abused him - an act, upon review, that saw his suspension increased on Friday.

Brazil play their final group match against Venezuela on Sunday, and need a victory to assure themselves of a place in the knockout stages - and a chance for Neymar to return at some point in the tournament, should his ban be lessened.