Neymar slams Champions League referee for 'lack of respect' after PSG star is booked for trademark celebration
- Brazilian scored against Maccabi
- Sent message to his critics
- Cautioned by German match official
WHAT HAPPENED? The Brazil international forward was on target for French heavyweights during a European clash with Maccabi Haifa in Israel. He wrapped up a 3-1 victory for PSG late on, but was cautioned by German match official Daniel Siebert after breaking out a celebration that is quickly becoming his trademark.
WHAT THEY SAID: Neymar aired his frustration on social media after the game, saying: “Total lack of respect for the athlete. This kind of thing can't happen. I take the yellow for simply not having done anything and I continue to be harmed. And the referee? Not even to say he was wrong, he will! A lot of lack of respect.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Neymar revealed in July that his celebration, which sees him place his hands on either side of his head while sticking out his tongue, is a message to his critics.
AND WHAT'S MORE: It has been getting plenty of air time this season, with the South American taking his goal tally for the season to 11 when finding the target against Maccabi.
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WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR? Ligue 1 title holders PSG will be back in domestic action on Saturday when taking in a trip to Lyon.