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Neymar Gets 2-Match Ban for Covering Mouth While Confronting Opponent
Brazil’s sports tribunal said Neymar’s gesture violated the Vinícius Law and left him out for three matches, including one for yellow-card accumulation.
- On Wednesday, Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice handed Santos captain Neymar a 2-match suspension for covering his mouth during Saturday's match against Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor.
- The tribunal found Neymar guilty of violating the 'Vinicius Law,' named after teammate Vinicius Junior, which prohibits covering mouths during confrontations to prevent alleged abuse.
- Additionally, the referee's report noted Neymar 'ran towards the visiting team's bench to confront his rival' after receiving his red card, requiring teammate intervention.
- Neymar's suspension totals three matches, as he was already banned for Wednesday's league game against Palmeiras due to accumulated yellow cards.
- While Neymar and Santos can appeal the ruling, the forward is not expected to return to action until late November.
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Neymar was suspended on Wednesday two games because he covered his mouth while arguing with an opponent during a Brazilian championship match, reports AP.
Neymar hit with a 2-match ban for covering his mouth in ...
·Washington, United States
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For covering his mouth in an argument, Neymar was sanctioned with two games; three games will be lost when he receives a pair of yellow cards.
The Brazilian was sentenced to two punishment parties after being expelled last weekend to Bahia after covering his mouth in a discussion.
·Madrid, Spain
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