Neymar given two-match ban for punch during huge brawl as Ligue 1 opens investigation into alleged racism during Paris Saint-Germain vs Marseille clash
Neymar has been handed a two-match ban for punching Marseille player Alvaro Gonzalez.
However, Ligue 1 have confirmed an investigation has been opened into the Paris Saint-Germain striker's claim that he was racially abused.
The Brazilian watched in the stands as PSG beat Metz 1-0 in the league - their first win of the season.
He was one of five players to be sent off during the shocking brawl, which kicked off in the closing stages of his side's defeat to Marseille.
Get French Football News claims that all five have been hit with bans.
PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa has been given a six-match ban while midfielder Leandro Paredes received the same punishment.
Marseille forward Dario Benedetto is banned for one match, while teammate Jordan Amavi will miss the next three.
Les Parisiens' record signing was given his marching orders by VAR for punching Gonzalez in the back of the head but Neymar has accused the Spaniard of racially abusing him.
In a lengthy Twitter statement, Gonzalez said: "There is no place for racism".
However, PSG have backed Neymar following his claims - and French governing body LFP are now investigating the case.
Neymar took the matter into his own hands though, claiming on Twitter than Gonzalez is 'not a man', a 'racist' and claims he didn't respect his opponent.
He issued a further statement on his Instagram story that explained he 'revolted' and 'could not leave without doing something'.
Marseille put out a statement on Monday denying Neymar's claims about Gonzalez. The 30-year-old has since received death threats.
The statement read: "Alvaro Gonzalez is not racist, he demonstrated it to us by his daily behaviour since joining the club, and his team-mates have already testified."
It's also understood PSG star Angel Di Maria is also set to appear in front of the LFP disciplinary committee following claims that he spat in the direct of Gonzalez.