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Neymar brands referee a 'son of a b***h' in outrageous tunnel outburst
BRAZIL superstar Neymar has proven he can be a bit of a diva as he branded a referee a 'son of a b***h'.
Neymar deliberates with referee Enrique Osses
After being sent off in the feisty 1-0 defeat to Colombia, after appearing to aim a headbutt at defender Jeison Murillo.
The Barcelona man then launched an insult-laden attack on referee Enrique Osses in the tunnel, for what he felt was an unfair dismissal.
The official's report said: "You want to make yourself famous at my expense, you son of a b***h.
"He was waiting for me and insulted me, calling me a son of a b***h."
Neymar is dismissed for the challenge on Jeison Murillo
Neymar will now face a four-match Copa America band, ruling him out for the reminder of the tournament.
Aberto Lozada, a member of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Committee, said: "Based on what the report says, it was premeditated, waiting for the referee in the tunnel and insulting him.
"His punishment could have been harsher. He got off lightly."