Neymar has been handed a three-match Champions League ban for a foul-mouthed Instagram post made following Paris Saint-Germain's loss to Manchester United in which he insulted the match officials after his side's controversial defeat.
The ref awarded United a stoppage-time penalty at the Parc de Princes after a VAR review determined a Diogo Dalot shot hit the arm of Presnel Kimpembe. Marcus Rashford scored on the ensuing spot-kick, to level the tie at 3-3 and send United through on away goals.
The result saw PSG squander a 2-0 advantage gained in the first leg at Old Trafford.
Neymar, who missed the entire tie due to a broken foot.
The Brazilian dropped message on Instagram in which he blasted the match officials for their interpretation of a handball.
"That is a disgrace!" Neymar wrote on his Instagram Stories.
"And UEFA still pick four guys who know nothing about football to review the VAR decision in slow motion... that handball simply doesn't exist!
"How do you handball behind your back? Ahh.. go f*ck yourselves."
After the post, UEFA announced it would investigate the incident and the Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body have now settled on a three-game ban for the PSG star after concluding he violated Article 15 (1) (d) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations for insulting/molesting acts against a match official.
The suspension means that Neymar is set to miss half of next year's Champions League group stage.
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