Colombia defender
Juan Zuniga has sent a message of support to Neymar amid criticism of
the challenge which has ruled the Brazil talisman out of the rest of the
World Cup.
Neymar
suffered a fractured vertebra in a strong challenge from Zuniga near
the end of Friday night's quarter-final clash in Fortaleza.
The
right-back caught Neymar with a knee in his back that went unpunished
during Brazil's 2-1 win and the Brazilian left the pitch on a stretcher
and in tears.
FIFA's
disciplinary committee is studying the challenge to decide on action
against Zuniga, while Ronaldo, Brazil's former World Cup-winning
striker, believes the Colombian intended to hurt Neymar.
Zuniga defended his challenge immediately after the match and on Saturday emphasised he had meant Neymar no harm.
Zuniga defended his challenge immediately after the match and on Saturday emphasised he had meant Neymar no harm.
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