Neymar Faces Six-Match Ban

Santos forward Neymar Jr. could face a six-match suspension after being reported to Brazil’s Sports Tribunal over an alleged breach of the so-called ‘Vinícius Júnior rule’.
The 34-year-old was sent off during Santos’ 1–0 league victory over Bahia on Saturday after covering his mouth with his hand while arguing with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor.
Bahia have since condemned what the club described as alleged verbal abuse directed at Nestor during the confrontation.
Speaking after the match, Nestor said Neymar’s alleged remarks were “highly disrespectful — both towards me and towards the Bahia jersey”.
Neymar, however, hit back at the midfielder, accusing him of using “one of the d...