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Neymar awaits Copa fate after Brazil crash to Colombia

Brazil captain Neymar faces a nervous wait to discover his Copa America fate after getting sent off in a post-match fracas as the five-time world champions crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Colombia on Wednesday.

Neymar risks a two-match suspension -- ruling him out of Brazil's final group game and the quarter-finals -- after appearing to aim a headbutt at Colombia goalscorer Jeison Murillo following the final whistle.

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