PSG star Di Maria handed four-match ban for trying to spit during the Marseille brawl

Le Classique or PSG vs Marseille clash is often kwn for heated and intense rivalry that two clubs enjoy. However, recent Ligue 1 derby took an ugly turn when two teams clashed in injury time of game. final minutes saw five players, including superstar Neymar being sent off for ir involvement in a physical altercation. w,  LFP disciplinary commission has acted furr against PSG superstar Angel di Maria. 

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PSG vs Marseille fight: Di Maria faces a four-match ban

According to various media reports in France, LFP disciplinary commission has imposed a four-match ban on Di Maria. Argentina international has been reportedly found guilty of attempting to spit at Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez. Indeed, Gonzalez was one of main subjects of clash that broke out in derby game. However, Ligue 1 is yet to confirm if his ban was for spitting allegations. 

altercation began when Marseille's Dario Benedetto and PSG star Leandro Paredes ended up in an argument following a challenge. Following argument, players from two teams ended up in a brawl. Neymar, in particular, was sent off for grabbing Alvaro Gonzalez by his neck.

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PSG vs Marseille fight: Neymar racism allegations 

Besides Neymar, PSG stars Leandro Paredes and Layvin Kurzawa as well as Marseille's Jordan Amavi and Dario Benedetto were also sent off from  game. Following incident, Brazil international was handed a two-match suspension. However, former Barcelona man alleged that he was racially abused by Alvaro Gonzalez. 

He also urged authorities to act against Spanish defender on charges of racism. Denying allegations, Gonzalez, in a social media post denied any wrongdoing. He went on to assert that re was place for racism in game. Marseille came to ir player's rescue, claiming that Gonzalez has been receiving death threats after his contact details were divulged by Brazilian media. 

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PSG vs Marseille fight: Neymar accused of racism

In recent developments of Neymar racism row, Spanish radio station Cadena COPE has revealed that 28-year-old PSG superstar used a racial slur against Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai. Neymar called him a "Chinese s***" during PSG vs Marseille fight. 

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