The striker got a knee in the back from Juan Camilo Zuniga during the final minutes of their 2-1 victory in Fortaleza this evening.
The Selecao already know they’ll be without captain Thiago Silva for the semi-final with Germany on Tuesday, as he picked up a yellow card.
There were goals, there was choreographed dancing, there were moments of great footballing beauty, but Colombia -- one of the teams to excite most at this most thrilling of World Cups -- is going home after a quarterfinal defeat at the hands of Brazil in Fortaleza.
Strikes from the center-back pairing of captain Thiago Silva and David Luiz put Brazil into an unassailable lead in Friday's all-South American clash clash and, despite a late penalty by James Rodriguez, the tournament host held on to win 2-1.
There was concern, however, for Brazil's star striker Neymar -- who was stretchered off in what seemed like considerable pain in the game's closing moments.
The result marks the first time Brazil has reached the semifinal stage since winning the title in Japan and South Korea in 2002, and sets up an intriguing clash against Germany on Tuesday -- a repeat of that year's final.
Congrats to the host nation, Brazil and Colombia, well done!!!
Congrats to the host nation, Brazil and Colombia, well done!!!









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