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Brazil's Gabriel Jesus shown red for horror kung-fu challenge as Chile's Vidal slams 'clown' Copa America referee

The Man City striker was rightly dismissed after a flying challenge that could have caused serious injury to Eugenio Mena

Gabriel Jesus has apologised for the horror challenge that saw him given his marching orders in Brazil's 1-0 win over Chile at the Copa America, with Arturo Vidal adding further controversy by calling the match referee a “clown”.

The Manchester City striker appeared to have eyes for the ball when his flying high boot sent Eugenio Mena flying just after the start of the second period, forcing the Selecao to play the rest of the match with ten men.