Neymar: Copa America mistakes all my fault

Neymar has admitted to making "mistakes" during Brazil's Copa America campaign but insists he has seen the error of his ways.

The 23-year-old was sent off in disgrace during the group stage clash with Colombia over the summer after headbutting Jeison Murillo.

The red card saw him handed a four-match ban, which ended his participation in the tournament, but the Selecao captain is confident there'll be no repeat of that indiscipline.

"I can't feel frustrated because it was my fault and my mistake," he said. "I did things wrong and I have learnt my lesson."

Neymar's misery was compounded when he recently contracted mumps, before making his return in Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Malaga on Saturday.

"I felt good against Malaga," he continued. "I was surprised I came back so quickly and felt that good on the pitch.

"It was difficult watching the Super Cup matches at home but it's great to be back now and playing with my team-mates."

The former Santos man also expressed his wish to play in 2016 Olympic games in Rio, despite the fact that it will mean he has played in three consecutive international tournaments over the summer months.

"Everyone knows that my desire is to play in the Olympics," he added. "My wish is that people can understand and let me be free to play in the competition."