Neymar 'facing 10-match ban' after making disgusting comments about referee

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Speaking after the match, Neymar complained about receiving a yellow card for protesting against what he described as repeated dangerous challenges.That's Savio for you; he woke up kind of 'on his period' and came onto the pitch in that state, the forward stated.He further accused the official of seeking attention, claiming: He wants to be the star of the match, he's incredibly disrespectful to the players, he doesn't talk, he doesn't discuss anything, he's the kind of guy who dictates the game, who wants to control everything.During the interview, Neymar was heard laughing while using the phrase de chico.ESPN Brazil reports this expression derives from chiqueiro, meaning pigsty, and stems from historical associations between menstruation and impurity.ESPN Brazil journalist Mariana Pereira condemned the forward's language on social media, highlighting the broader implications of such remarks.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Rory McIlroy suffers double blow ahead of Masters title defenceInside Chelsea crisis as Liam Rosenior fights to keep job and key players lose faith ahead of Port Vale matchWayne Rooney ready to walk away from £400,000-a-year BBC jobHow easy it is to replicate sexist and prejudiced expressions. For years, women have been shamed for menstruating, she wrote.A simple BIOLOGICAL process seen as something dirty, hormonal fluctuations and physical pains invalidated. There are those who defend it.Brazilian football authorities have demonstrated a willingness to impose substantial punishments for discriminatory language.Just last month, defender Gustavo Marques received a 12-match suspension after being found guilty of making sexist comments directed at a female match official.Neymar has yet to publicly address the backlash surrounding his post-match interview.The timing of any potential suspension poses a critical problem for Neymar's World Cup aspirations.With an existing one-match ban already ruling him out this weekend following his third yellow card in four appearances, the forward has just 10 remaining fixtures to convince Ancelotti of his readiness before the squad deadline.Neymar has been absent from the Selecao since October 2023, a lengthy exile that has clearly affected him.Following his omission from recent friendlies against France and Croatia, he expressed his frustration to MadHouseTV after a Kings League match.Obviously, I'm upset and sad about not being called up, he remarked.But my focus remains the same: day after day, training session after training session, match after match. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter