Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar has been banned for two games for his part in the brawl at the end of the Ligue 1 game against Marseille. The disciplinary commission of French Professional Football (LFP) announced the Brazilian striker would be banned for two games plus one suspended. The match became a subject of controversy as five players including Neymar were given red cards.
PSG’s Neymar argues with the fourth official as he leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar argues with Marseille’s Alvaro, left, during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar reacts during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar on the ground after a challenge during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar looks at the ball during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar, center, takes on the Marseille defence during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar takes on the Marseille defence during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar reacts during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
PSG’s Neymar argues with the fourth official as he leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. (Image: AP)
Neymar also has a third game under a suspended sentence, with Leandro Paredes given the same punishment. PSG will travel to the southern coastal city of Nice for their next match on weekend.
