Defender Marcelo shouts for help after Brazil’s forward Neymar was injured during the quarterfinals football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO
Defender Marcelo shouts for help after Brazil’s forward Neymar was injured during the quarterfinals football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO

FORTALEZA, Brazil: Brazil striker Neymar was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup on Friday (Saturday in Manila), dealing the hosts a crushing blow just hours after they battled through to a semifinals showdown with Germany.

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