Neymar banned for UCL final? PSG star in trouble after breaking UEFA’s shirt swapping rule

PSG superstar Neymar could be banned for Champions League final after breaching UEFA's shirt swapping rule following 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. Brazilian was spotted trading shirts with Leipzig defender Marcel Halstenberg at  full-time whistle. UEFA had banned swapping of shirts after games in order to keep players safe from  coronavirus pandemic and claimed at time that breaking such a rule would result in a 12-day period of self-isolation for player. 

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Neymar banned for UCL final? Neymar shirt swap with Marcel Halstenberg lands PSG star in hot water

Following PSG vs RB Leipzig Champions League semi-final at Estadio da Luz,  cameras picked up Neymar exchanging jerseys with German defender Marcel Halstenberg. According to medical protocols of UEFA which were adopted following  coronavirus pandemic, Neymar could face a one-match ban along with a mandatory 12-day period of self-isolation for trading his shirt with ar player. This could result in 28-year-old missing grand Champions League final which is set to take place on Sunday, August 23.

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One of new rules from UEFA states that "Players are recommended to refrain from swapping ir shirts." However, experts have claimed that mention of word 'recommended' might work in favour of Neymar as rules don’t explicitly ban exchange of jerseys. PSG will face eir of Bayern Munich or Lyon in UCL final on Sunday and re is a risk looming over Neymar missing final. Neymar has played a crucial role in PSG's journey to Champions League final, scoring thrice and registering four assists in competition. 

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PSG vs RB Leipzig: Story of match

Thomas Tuchel's side opened scoring through Marquinhos in 13th minute of game with a glancing header from Angel Di Maria's free-kick. Only three minutes before half-time, Angel Di Maria double lead for Parisians as he finished neatly from Neymar's delicious back-heel assist. Juan Bernat got third 10 minutes after break as PSG won game 3-0 and made it to ir first-ever Champions League final.

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