Argentina captain Lionel Messi says Neymar will be a missed at the Copa America after the Brazil forward was banned for the rest of the tournament.
Neymar, 23, was sent off and given a four-match suspension after clashing with Colombia players following Brazil’s 1-0 defeat in the group stage.
The Brazilian Football Confederation is considering an appeal against the ban.
“I’m sorry he’s no longer in this Copa America,” Messi, 27, said of his Barcelona team-mate.
“Neymar is a friend and I care about him. I’m sorry about the suspension he was given because I believe he is a very important player for Brazil.”
