PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Olympique de Marseille - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - September 13, 2020 Paris St Germain's Neymar reacts during the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain have thrown their support behind Neymar after the Brazil forward reported being a target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 home defeat by Olympique de Marseille on Sunday.

Neymar, 28, one of five players sent off during the match at the Parc des Princes, informed the fourth official he had heard a racist comment while walking off the pitch.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Palacios wants Messi to be Argentine eternal
Soccer-Al Ahly to face Esperance in African Champions League final
Leicester promoted back to Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR
Soccer-Real edge closer to title with win at Sociedad
Soccer-Feyenoord, Liverpool reach agreement over Slot - reports
Soccer-Congested match schedule reaching tipping point, says Premier League boss
Soccer-Man City striker Shaw ruled out for rest of WSL season
Soccer-Mount returns to boost Man United ahead of Burnley clash
Soccer-Under-investigation Rocha elected RFEF president
Soccer-Guardiola hints Haaland could return for league game at Nottingham Forest

Others Also Read