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Neymar Jr banned for 3 Champions League matches over insult to referee

Neymar was found guilty of “insulting/molesting acts against match official,” European football’s governing body announced in a statement.

PTI | Lausanne | April 27, 2019 11:35 am

Neymar Jr banned for 3 Champions League matches over insult to referee

Neymar Jr of Paris Saint-Germain shoots during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lille in Paris, France on Nov. 2, 2018. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1. (Xinhua/Jack Chan/IANS)

Neymar was suspended for three Champions League matches by Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Friday for insulting match officials following Paris Saint-Germain’s shock Champions League loss to Manchester United.

The Brazil star missed the 3-1 second leg last 16 defeat on March 6 through injury, but told match officials “to go fuck yourselves” on social media after watching on from the sidelines at the Parc des Princes.

Neymar was found guilty of “insulting/molesting acts against match official,” European football’s governing body announced in a statement.

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