Published 14:59 IST, September 30th 2020
Neymar could be out of Ligue 1 until 2021 due to injury compounded with racism allegations
PSG talisman Neymar might receive a 10-match ban in Ligue 1 if he's found guilty of racially abusing Marseille stars Hiroki Sakai and Alvaro Gonzalez.
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Brazilian superstar Neymar has had a far from smooth start to 2020-21 Ligue 1 season so far. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger missed opening game of domestic season due to a positive coronavirus test and was n ruled out of PSG's third and fourth games after receiving a red card in clash against Marseille on Matchday 2. Neymar n suffered ar kck during PSG's 2-0 win over Reims on Sunday and is likely to miss game against Angers on Friday.
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However, three-time Ligue 1 champion might have already played his last game for PSG in league this year as re is w talk of 28-year-old - who is in line to face a 10-game suspension - missing entire league campaign in 2020. If Neymar is found guilty of racial abuse aimed at Marseille's Hiroki Sakai, as well as homophobic abuse towards Alvaro Gonzalez, star winger might face severe repercussions. Reports claim that French league (LFP) will take a decision on Neymar's punishment later on Wednesday.
PSG provide positive news over Neymar injury update
Following PSG's 2-0 win over Reims on Sunday, reports from French news outlet L'Equipe revealed that Neymar might be out of contention for game against Angers on Friday due to a calf injury. However, PSG released a statement on Tuesday, claiming that Neymar's injury wasn't as bad as y initially feared. "After feeling a slight tightness in his calf during Sunday's match, Neymar has received reassuring test results and his situation will be monitored once again on Thursday", statement read.
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Neymar racism allegations: Neymar return might be hampered by LFP decision
Marseille earned a smash-and-grab 1-0 win against PSG on Matchday 2 of Ligue 1 season but brawl between two sets of players before full-time whistle grabbed headlines. For PSG, Neymar, Layvin Kurzawa, and Leandro Paredes were sent off while Marseille duo of Dario Benedetto and Jordan Amavi was also shown red cards for throwing punches and kicks on pitch. Reports initially claimed that Neymar was racially abused by Alvaro Gonzalez but Spanish defender denied any of those allegations.
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w, Neymar is under microscope as reports claim that Marseille have video foot of South American star racially abusing ir Japanese right-back, Hiroki Sakai. If Neymar is found guilty of racial abuse, he might miss up to 10 games in Ligue 1, which would keep him out of domestic action for rest of year. However, Neymar will still be eligible to participate in UEFA Champions League for PSG.
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14:59 IST, September 30th 2020