Brazil superstar Neymar was dramatically thrown out of the Copa America as Chile shrugged off the drunken-driving controversy surrounding Arturo Vidal to power into the quarter-finals. Neymar's participation in the South American footballing showpiece came to an abrupt end after a disciplinary hearing slapped him with a four-match ban for headbutting a Colombian opponent. The punishment deprives the tournament of one of its most recognizable stars and leaves Brazil in turmoil as they contemplate the remainder of the tournament without their captain and best player.
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Brazil shock as Neymar banned, Chile power on at Copa
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