Neymar risks a heavy ban for a sexist insult to a referee

A sentence that could cost the former PSG player very dearly: a heavy disqualification and a call-up to the World Cup

Big trouble ahead for Neymar. The Brazilian star, in fact, risks a heavy disqualification for a sexist comment addressed to a referee during the match between Santosand Remo. Neymar contested the yellow card he received and insulted the referee. “Sávio is like that, he woke up in a bad mood, he’s on his period“, a phrase that could cost him dearly.

Neymar: sexist insult from a referee

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Problems and big ones for Neymar. The ex Barcelonanow playing for Santos in Brazil, insulted a referee with a harsh sexist phrase. The incident happened during the match between his team and Remo. The Bianconeri won the match by two to zero with two assists from the Brazilian champion, but during the match he received a yellow card.

Neymar immediately protested and in addition to the protest he heavily insulted the match director. And what’s more with a phrase considered sexist and a reference to female menstruation to describe a state of mind: “Sávio is like that, he woke up in a bad mood, he’s on his period“.

He risks a ten-match ban

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This is a heavy sentence. And which can have equally serious consequences, as well as having sparked a fuss of controversy. The former Barca star and PSGhe now risks a very heavy disqualification and a fine. According to article 243-G of the Brazilian code of sporting justice, in fact, the sanction can start from five and reach up to ten days of disqualification. In addition, there would also be a fine of around 17 thousand euros.

In reality, what is most worrying is the possible, or rather probable, disqualification. Neymar, in fact, aims to be called up with the National of Carlo Ancelottiand the list of players called up is expected on May 18th. Suffering a ten-match ban could compromise his wishes and put him at risk of losing his pass to the World Cup.