Neymar sent off after lashing out at Marseille star Alvaro Gonzalez for 'act of racism'

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have had a gruelling start to ir Ligue 1 title defence this season. Thomas Tuchel's men, who were Champions League finalists previous season, have tasted shocking defeats in first two fixtures of league. Besides defeat, recent derby clash against Marseille could be remembered for wrong reasons with Neymar lashing out at Alvaro Gonzalez for hurling a racist abuse at him during an extra-time brawl. 

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PSG vs Marseille: Defending Ligue 1 champions' second defeat 

Marseille's Florian Thauvin opened scoring in first half against defending Ligue 1 champions at Parc des Princes. Thauvin struck a volley from a splendid set-piece from Dimitri Payet. Marseille clung onto lead until final whistle, although game ended in utmost chaos. 

In injury time, five players including Neymar were sent off after a physical altercation. Besides, PSG vs Marseille clash also saw 12 yellow cards in rmal game-time. Marseille's Dario Benedetto and PSG star Leandro Paredes ended up in an argument following a challenge, that led to a full-blown out clash between two sides. 

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PSG vs Marseille: Neymar levels racism claims 

Neymar got involved in a physical exchange with Alvaro Gonzalez that saw him being sent off from game. As he marched out of field, Brazil superstar was seen complaining to fourth official, of an alleged racist abuse hurled at him by Marseille player. 

Furr television foot analysis and pitchside microphone observations suggest that Neymar is pointing at  Marseille centre-back and complaining, "Racism, ?" altercation didn't stop with Neymar red card. former Barcelona man took to Twitter to express his anger on racism incident. 

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Neymar racism: Brazilian alleges abuse by Alvaro Gonzalez 

Neymar stated that it was easy for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to catch hold of his aggression. But he w wants to see foot in which Alvaro Gonzalez is seen hurling racial abuse at him. In ar tweet, Neymar insists that he regrets t having punched Marseille defender's face. 28-year-old was sent off for punching Alvaro Gonzalez on back of his head. 

After Neymar racism allegations, Alvaro Gonzalez attempt to come clean of charges. He took to Twitter to assert that re was place for racism on field. He also took a jibe at Neymar, insisting that one should learn how to lose and accept defeat gracefully.

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PSG languish at 18th spot 

Besides Neymar, PSG vs Marseille clash also saw Layvin Kurzawa, Leandro Paredes, Jordi Amavi and Dario Benedetto being sent off for altercation. PSG, UEFA Champions League finalists, with two defeats in two games, w languish at 18th spot in league and will next come up against Metz on Wednesday (Thursday according to IST). 

Im courtesy: AP