Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar banned for 2 Ligue 1 matches after receiving red card against rivals Lille

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar was banned for 2 Ligue 1 matches for his conduct in the clash against rivals Lille, where he received two yellow cards and was sent off.

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star Neymar has been banned for two Ligue 1 matches after being sent off in their loss to title rivals Lille last weekend, the French league said Wednesday. Neymar was given two yellow cards, the second for a late push on Lille’s Tiago Djalo, who was also sent off in the match. The Brazilian then also tried to confront Djalo again in the hallway leading to the dressing rooms.