Copa America: Huge blow for Brazil as best player banned for quarter-final clash against Uruguay

Brazil will face Uruguay in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals without Vinicius Junior, who received a yellow card in the group-stage match against Colombia.

The Real Madrid winger's booking, his second in the tournament, means he'll miss the Sunday clash.

Brazil and Colombia played an intense match on Tuesday, with Raphinha's opener being canceled out by Daniel Munoz.

Vinicius caught James Rodriguez with a flailing arm earning him a yellow card.

The feisty game saw numerous fouls, and ultimately, Colombia claimed top spot in Group D, leaving Brazil to face Uruguay in the quarter-finals.