Brazil striker Neymar ruled out of World Cup
Brazil striker Neymar ruled out of World Cup with fractured vertebrae says team doctor.
Fifa committee studies Zuniga challenge on Neymar
Fifa's disciplinary committee is to analyse the incident in yesterday's World Cup quarter-final which saw Brazil striker Neymar suffer a broken verterbrae.
Colombia defender Zuniga challenged the Brazil star from behind in the closing stages of the game causing a back injury, which has now ruled out the Barcelona forward out of the tournament.
FIFA head of media Delia Fischer said: "The disciplinary committee is analysing the matter. The spirit of fair play is very important and we want to avoid difficult things on the field of play."
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