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Neymar banned for two games following PSG-Marseille brawl

On Monday, Neymar again released a lengthy statement saying that he regretted how the entire situation unfolded, but he also asked the people in power to address the issue of racism in sport

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Marseille's Spanish defender Alvara Gonzalez argues with Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (L) during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille (OM) at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris. Pic/AFP

Marseille's Spanish defender Alvara Gonzalez argues with Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (L) during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille (OM) at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris. Pic/AFP

Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar has been banned for two games for his part in the brawl at the end of the Ligue 1 game against Marseille on Sunday.

The match became a subject of controversy as five players including Neymar were given red cards for being involved in a brawl. Neymar was one of five players sent off during injury time at the end of Marseille's 1-0 win over PSG in the latter's Ligue 1 return.

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