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Reduced: Neymar's punishment announced over the Vinicius rule

The Brazilian star pays the price for covering his mouth

Neymar facing six-match ban after breaking ‘Vinicius rule’

Santos star Neymar is facing a potential six-match suspension after being reported to Brazil's Sports Tribunal for an alleged breach of the 'Vinicius Junior rule'. The Brazilian player was sent off during a 1-1 draw against Bahia following an angry clash with Rodrigo Nestor, sparking a bitter war of words.

Bahia blast Neymar for Nestor 'abuse'

Brazilian club Bahia have launched a scathing attack on Neymar, condemning the legendary forward for alleged 'verbal abuse' directed at midfielder Rodrigo Nestor. The incident occurred during a heated Serie A clash on Saturday, which saw the Santos star sent off under the 'Vinicius Junior rule' during a 1-1 draw.

Pos	Squadra	G	V	P	S	GF	GS	+/-	Pt.	Forma
14	Etar	12	5	2	5	20	21	-1	17	S V S S V
15	Montana	13	4	2	7	17	27	-10	14	V S S S S
16	Sportist Svoge	13	2	5	6	9	14	-5	11	D S S V S
17	Dobrudzha Dobrich	13	2	3	8	13	26	-13	9	S S V S S
18	Pirin Blagoevgrad	13	0	1	12	5	36	-31	1	S D S S S

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