Neymar Risks 10-Match Suspension, Threatening Final World Cup Ambition

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Brazilian striker Neymar could be sidelined for up to ten matches after criticising referee Savio Pereira Sampaio following Santos’ recent Serie A win. The 34-year-old claimed his third yellow card in four games was unjust. He accused the referee of arrogance and said officials should learn to manage matches better. Reports say Neymar used a derogatory phrase linked to menstruation in his post-match comments. The remarks have drawn sharp rebukes and triggered a formal discrimination probe. If punished, Neymar’s extended ban would all but end his hopes of earning a final call-up for what he has hinted will be his last World Cup.

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