WATCH: Neymar sent off for diving for PSG in return from World Cup duty against Strasbourg
- Neymar booked twice in two minutes
- Dismissed for diving
- Shook head as he walked off the pitch
WHAT HAPPENED: The referee didn't hesitate to brandish a second yellow when Neymar went down in the box in the 62nd minute when there was zero contact. He had picked up his first booking just one minute before after catching Strasbourg's Adrien Thomasson in the face with a stray hand.
¡EXPULSADO NEYMAR! 😱🟥
— beIN SPORTS Español (@ESbeINSPORTS) December 28, 2022
Dos amarillas en un minuto dejan fuera del partido al brasileño 😳
🍿 No te pierdas el PSG vs. Estrasburgo en vivo por beIN SPORTS Ñ.#Ligue1 🇫🇷 #PSGRCSA pic.twitter.com/1lBHufbveC
Not a good return for Neymar... 😳
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 28, 2022
The PSG star is sent off on his return to Ligue 1 for this dive inside the box... 🟥 pic.twitter.com/Fz7OgObXb9
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar did his reputation no favours with the clear embellishment. It's the worst possible outcome for his return to club action after a disappointing World Cup exit.
DID YOU KNOW? The 30-year-old now has five career red cards since joining PSG.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR NEYMAR? The Brazilian faces a suspension for his antics, meaning he will likely miss PSG's next Ligue 1 match against Lens on Sunday.