BRAZIL VOWS TO FIGHT FOR NEYMAR AT COPA AMERICA & OLYMPICS

BRAZIL VOWS TO FIGHT FOR NEYMAR AT COPA AMERICA & OLYMPICS

The South American giants declared they plan to help the forward fulfil his dream of leading the Selecao out in Rio as well as fighting in the US, despite Barca's reticience

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has vowed not to give up in its battle to see Neymar turn out at both the Copa America and Olympic Games this summer.

As reported on Thursday, Barcelona communicated to the CBF that they would allow the forward to play in only one tournament - effectively ruling him out of the centenary Copa America.

But while the CBF have confirmed the existence of the letter, they are not willing to admit defeat in the battle ahead of a crucial period for the national team.

"The Brazilian Football Confederation received on Friday afternoon (April 8) a letter signed by the Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, leaving clear the club's position over the participation of Neymar in the competitions the Brazilian national team will contest in the coming months: the Centenary Copa America and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games," a statement reads.