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

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

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:57 - 03.07.2024

Brazil will take on Uruguay in the Copa America quarterfinal without their star player.

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.

Vinicius Junior to miss Copa America clash against Uruguay

Vinicius Jr to miss Copa America clash with Uruguay

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.