Neymar handed two-game Santos suspension for covering mouth in argument
Summary
Santos captain Neymar received a two-match suspension after Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice found he violated a rule against covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation. Combined with a separate suspension for accumulating yellow cards, he will miss Santos’ next three matches and is not expected back until late November.Key Facts
- Neymar was sent off after an altercation with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor during a 1-1 Brazilian Serie A draw.
- The STJD said the referee reported that Neymar ran toward the visitors’ bench after his dismissal and had to be restrained by teammates.
- The two-match penalty is for covering his mouth during the confrontation, which the tribunal ruled violated the relevant rule.
- Neymar is also suspended for Wednesday’s league match against Palmeiras after collecting three yellow cards.
- Neymar and Santos can appeal the tribunal’s decision.
- The rule against covering the mouth during on-field confrontations was approved by the International Football Association Board in April.
- The rule followed a Champions League incident involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Junior.
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