Neymar defied the advice of Brazil's staff by opting to approach the referee after his sending off during the Copa America defeat to Colombia.
Gilmar Rinaldi, the national team's technical coordinator, warned the Barcelona forward to leave the referee alone after he was red carded for kicking the ball at an opponent and attempting to headbutt Los Cafeteros goalscorer Jeison Murillo.
However, Neymar's ban was extended to four games due to his decision to confront the match official, reported L'Equipe (h/t Tony Mahoney of Goal.com). Despite Neymar's decision to disobey, Gilmar isn't angry with the 23-year-old, per Mahoney:
I told him to be careful because he is responsible for his own actions. Neymar told me it was fair for him to talk to the referee, but I told him that it wasn’t the right time. But this is a learning process. I participated in his nomination as captain and I have no regrets. I have to prepare a great captain.
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