Published 09:37 IST, September 15th 2020
Dimitri Payet ridicules Neymar with photoshopped picture of PSG star's head on a dog
Dimitri Payet trolled PSG and Neymar after Marseille secured a shock 1-0 victory over the Parisians. Allegations of racism overshadowed the match.
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Olympique Marseille star Dimitri Payet mocked Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar on social media after his side secured a 1-0 win over Ligue 1 champions. Payet shared a picture of French rap group Bande Organisee to his Instagram handle with members' heads replaced by Marseille players and head coach Andre Villas-Boas. Payet even added a photoshopped im of Neymar onto body of a dog held by Alvaro Gonzalez. "In an organised band. It’s t capital (of France), it’s Marseille," Payet added in caption.
Payet's shots at PSG and Neymar comes in wake of PSG's loss to Bayern Munich in Champions League finals last month. 33-year-old former Lille man pointed out to fact that OM remains only French club to be crowned European champions.
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Neymar racism allegations on Alvaro Gonzalez
shock 1-0 win for Marseille saw a controversial climax with three PSG players - Layvin Kurzawa, Leandro Paredes and Neymar - and two Marielle players - Jordan Amavi and Dario Benedetto - being sent off during stopp time. Neymar, who kept complaining to officials of racism during latter sts of match, was shown a straight red for punching Alvaro Gonzalez in back of head. Brazilian claimed Gonzalez called him a "monkey son of a b****" after a huge brawl erupted during closing sts of match.
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After match, Neymar continued accusing Gonzalez of racism. He tweeted, "VAR catching my “aggression” is easy. w I want to see im of racist calling me “MO H*** DE P***” (monkey son of a b****) that I want to see! What's up? You punish me. I am expelled. What about him? What's up?"
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Alvaro Gonzalez was quick to distance himself from allegations of racism and shared a post to social media with a mess of anti-racism. "re is place for racism. Clean race and with many colleagues and friends on a daily basis. Sometimes you have to learn to lose and take it on field. Incredible 3 points today. Allez l'OM. Thanks, family," he wrote.
Neymar retaliated in comments section, replying, "You are t a man to assume your mistake, losing is part of sport. w insulting and bringing racism into our lives , I don't agree. I don't respect you! You have character! Be a MAN. Racist."
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In response to Neymar's accusation of racism, PSG responded on Monday, stating y are in full support of ir Brazilian star and will await an investigation report on incident from LFP's Disciplinary Commission. "For more than 15 years Club has been strongly committed to fight against all forms of discrimination alongside its partners SOS Racisme, Licra and Sportitude. Paris Saint-Germain looks forward to LFP's Disciplinary Commission to investigate and ascertain facts, and Club remains at LFP's disposal for any assistance required."
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(Im Credits: Dimitri Payet Instagram, PSG Official Website)
09:37 IST, September 15th 2020