Neymar ruled out of World Cup

Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup after being injured in the 2-1 quarter-final win over Colombia.

The 22-year-old was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital after being kneed in the back by Juan Zuniga.

A team doctor confirmed the Barcelona player fractured a vertebra in his back.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said: "Neymar was going to be hunted. For three matches that has been happening."

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