Awwww...Messi feels pity for club teammate Neymar following Copa America suspension

Messi regrets punishment for Neymar

 Messi admits he is sorry to see Neymar ruled out of the remainder of the Copa America.
Brazil captain Neymar was handed a four-match suspension by CONMEBOL following his red card and subsequent verbal attack on a referee after his side's 1-0 defeat to Colombia this week.

The Barcelona and Argentine Superstar refused to be drawn on the controversy surrounding the decision to ban his barcelona team-mate from the remainder from the tournament but admitted it was a blow for the 23-year-old.

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He said;
"I do not want to comment on Neymar. He's a friend," Messi, who starred alongside the Brazilian as Barca romped to a treble this season, said after Argentina's 1-0 win over Jamaica.
"I regret the punishment he was given and that he cannot participate any further in the Copa America.
"He is a very important player for Brazil. I know what it means to them to have him on the field."
Brazil have the right to appeal the suspension but even a successful appeal would likely only see his suspension dropped to three games, which would still rule him out until the final. Meanwhile Athletico boss has stated that the Argentine Skipper is #1 player in the world.