Brazil talisman Neymar feared he was paralysed shortly after the knee in the back that ended his World Cup.

Neymar is convinced that Brazil can win the World Cup without him.

Colombia defender Juan Zuniga has sent a message of support to Neymar amid criticism of the challenge which has ruled the Brazil talisman out of the rest of the World Cup.

FIFA’s disciplinary committee is studying the challenge that led to Brazil’s star player Neymar suffering a fractured vertebra to decide on action against Colombia’s Juan Zuniga.

Neymar’s World Cup is over after he sustained a fractured vertebra in his lower back towards the end of Brazil’s quarter-final victory against Colombia.

Brazil 2 Colombia 1

Uruguay followed their shamed striker Luis Suarez out of the World Cup as the furore over his lengthy ban for biting was eclipsed by a goal of spectacular beauty by Colombia’s young star James Rodriguez.

Andrea Stramaccioni was overjoyed with his debut win as Inter Milan coach after his side edged Genoa 5-4 at San Siro yesterday.

Chelsea 4 Napoli 1 (AET, Chelsea win 5-4 on aggregate)