FC Barcelona superstar Neymar has explained why he decided to leave Brazil's training camp, following his four-match international ban.
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The Brazilian released a full statement on Monday, explaining his reasons behind leaving the national team's camp, saying that training for nothing killed him inside.
"I waited with hope and faith until this point that I may yet be allowed to continue to participate in the Copa América," he said, according to AS.
"Unfortunately, this will not be possible.
"I know that my presence with the squad is important, as is that of all of the other players, who now more than ever must remain totally focused on the games that are ahead.
"I have never shied away from being one of the leaders within the group and as the captain I have always sought to win.
"Independently of wherever I will be from here, I will always be there with the national team and desiring success for my teammates.
"But staying here just to train kills me inside. There's no joy.
"It's very sad to train and prepare for something... I needed to express these feelings to the squad and to the technical staff, who have always been by my side.
"If I stay, maybe it will alter the atmosphere of the group.
"I ask my teammates for forgiveness but I am sure I will come out of this with a lesson for my career. Good luck, Brazil."
Brazil decided not to appeal Neymar's four-match ban, after the 23-year-old appeared to attempt a head-butt on a Colombian player in their 1-0 loss last week in the Copa America.
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Neymar has featured 64 times for Brazil since his debut in 2010, scoring 44 goals, while he's assisted a further 27 times.
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