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      Watch moment Di Maria ‘spits’ on Marseille star Gonzalez in crazy end to PSG loss with Neymar and four others sent off

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      ANGEL DI MARIA was accused of spitting at Marseille star Alvaro Gonzalez in a mad end to Sunday’s Le Classique.
      Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat to their Ligue 1 rivals descended into acrimony after five players were sent off in stoppage time.

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      Angel Di Maria and Alvaro Gonzalez went face to face earlier on in the game

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      The Spaniard insisted he had been spat on by his rival

      An on-field brawl was sparked by a stern challenge in the centre-circle and escalated as the opposing sides launched kicks and punches at each other.
      PSG winger Neymar was one man sent off for punching Gonzalez in the back of the head.
      The pair were seen arguing moments before the melee and Neymar, 28, later claimed the punch was in retaliation for alleged racist abuse aimed at him by the Marseille defender.
      Gonzalez, 30, had earlier been the subject of an alleged spit by Di Maria.

      Marseille boss Andre Villas Boas was angered that the referee and VAR failed to punish the 37th minute incident, which was captured by TV cameras.
      The ex-Spurs coach admitted after the game he had not investigated the racism accusation but stated his belief that Di Maria should be punished.
      He told Telefoot: “I don’t know. I hope not, there is no place for racism in football.
      “It’s a serious fault if it happened but I don’t think so.

      The only regret I have is for not hitting the face of this a**hole.
      Neymar

      “Before that, we had a situation with a spit from Di Maria.
      “These are things to avoid in the world of football. I hope it won’t be a black spot in this historic performance.”
      Opposing left-backs Layvin Kurzawa and Jordan Amavi were both sent off for kicking one another during the brawl, with Leandro Paredes and Dario Benedetto also dismissed.
      Neymar took to social media post-game to insist he wished he hit Gonzalez in the face.
      He tweeted: “The only regret I have is for not hitting the face of this a**hole.”
      “VAR catching my ‘aggression’ is easy… now I want to see the image of the racist calling me “MONO HIJO DE PUTA” (monkey son of a b****).”

      Sometimes you have to learn how to lose and accept it on the field.
      Alvaro Gonzalez

      Gonzalez made his own statement on Twitter, writing: “There is no place for racism. A clean career and with many team-mates and friends on a day to day basis.
      “Sometimes you have to learn how to lose and accept it on the field. Incredible three points today.”
      A Florian Thauvin goal handed Marseille the vital derby win at Parc des Princes.
      With PSG in the bottom three after two opening defeats, Villas Boas took time to praise Di Maria and Neymar for their displays after being hit by coronavirus.

      He added: “Di Maria and Neymar were incredible.
      “I congratulate them because it’s hard after COVID-19 to present yourself like this. They did well and fought for 90 minutes.
      “It was the moment for us. We were confident.”

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      Neymar’s stunning sister Rafaella shows off incredible beach body in four different bikinis on holiday in Mykonos

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      RAFAELLA SANTOS gave her Instagram followers a final dose of summer with a set of bikini snaps from Mykonos.
      The Brazilian, who is the sister of Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, has been holidaying on the Greek island after hopping over from the French capital.

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      Rafaella spent the week in GreeceCredit: Instagram

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      The Brazilian has 5.5million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram

      And Rafaella posted snaps in a set of different bikinis, indulging her 5.5million followers in her wide-ranging wardrobe.
      One pic was captioned: “Today we wear pink!”
      By the weekend, she was back in France to watch PSG’s clash with Marseille from Parc des Princes.
      The visitors’ ill-tempered win was thrown into chaos when Neymar was involved in an alleged racist incident.

      A mass brawl at the end of the game saw five men sent off, including the winger for a punch on Alvaro Gonzalez.
      Having hit the Spaniard in the back of the head, he tweeted post-game: “The only regret I have is for not hitting the face of this a**hole.”

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      Rafaella indulged in the sun by the poolCredit: Instagram

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      One snap was captioned “Today we wear pink!”Credit: Instagram

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      Neymar and his sister are the best of palsCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
      He added: “VAR catching my ‘aggression’ is easy… now I want to see the image of the racist calling me “MONO HIJO DE PUTA” (monkey son of a b****)
      “That’s I want to see!”

      Neymar explained to the fourth official that he had hit Gonzalez because of a racist remark, something the Marseille man denied.
      Rafaella posted several pictures to her Instagram story in support of her brother.
      One read “If I could I would”, along with Neymar’s quote about wishing to punch Gonzalez.
      The siblings are known to be very close with Neymar notoriously missing matches in previous years around his sister’s birthday.

      Both have matching crowns inked on their left arms.
      His has the word ‘Sorella’ which means sister in Italian, while hers reads ‘Fratello’, meaning brother.
      The PSG star has her name tattooed on his wrist and her face tattooed on his right bicep – while Rafaella has the striker’s eyes inked on to her right arm.

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      Neymar sent off for PUNCH with five seeing red in mass brawl as PSG superstar says he was called ‘monkey son of a b****’

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      NEYMAR was one of FIVE players sent off after he punched Marseille’s Alvaro Gonzalez in the back of the head before accusing the Spaniard of racism.
      The Brazilian claimed the defender called him a “monkey son of a b****” after a huge brawl erupted at the end of Marseille’s shock 1-0 win at Paris Saint-Germain.

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      Neymar was one of FIVE players sent off after a brawl in PSG’s defeat to Marseille

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      The Brazilian punched Alvaro Gonzalez in the back of the head

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      Jordan Amavi and Layvin Kurzawa traded blows and were sent off

      It’s all kicking off in Parc des Princes! 🤬The game finishes 8v9 after the referee gives FIVE red cards, including one for Neymar, in the final few minutes! 😤CARNAGE! pic.twitter.com/3yZfmEju9I
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 13, 2020

      Neymar tells the fourth official there was a racist incident after receiving his marching orders…We expect to hear much more fallout from tonight’s Le Classique. pic.twitter.com/U6ELYKNaXp
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 13, 2020

      Florian Thauvin scored the only goal of the bitter contest on the half hour mark to down last season’s Champions League finalists.
      But the real action ensued at the death as Neymar, 28, was among FIVE stars given their marching orders in a game that saw a staggering 15 cards dished out.
      Footage appears to show ex-Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria spitting at Alvaro.

      Neymar then accused the centre-back of racism as he made his way off the pitch.
      Neymar was seen pointing at the Spaniard and shouting what seemed to be: “Racism, no?”
      After the match, the PSG star doubled down on his accusation and tweeted: “The only regret I have is not hitting this a***hole in the face.”
      He posted another tweet soon after which read: “VAR catching my “aggression” is easy.

      “Now I want to see the image of the racist calling me “MONO H*** DE P***” (monkey son of a b****) that I want to see!
      “What’s up? You punish me. I am expelled. What about him? What’s up?”

      Único arrependimento que tenho é por não ter dado na cara desse babaca
      — Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) September 13, 2020

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      Neymar called on authorities to investigate Gonzalez for alleged racist comments

      The angry affair descended into chaos five minutes into the six added on at the end of normal time.
      Dario Benedetto triggered the pandemonium when he crashed into Leandro Paredes as the two battled for a high ball.
      The ref gave a free-kick but Paredes reacted angrily to the challenge and rushed at Benedetto and shoved him to the floor.
      Benedetto clutched of the face as players from both teams piled into the melee.
      Paredes then lunged at Alvaro, who went down in dramatic fashion.
      Next Layvin Kurzawa and Jordan Amavi traded Karate Kid style kicks in the midst of the scuffles.
      The ref produced straight reds for the pair as the handbags subsided.

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      Leandro Paredes floored Alvaro Gonzalez who rolled around in dramatic fashion

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      Neymar eventually marched off the pitch in disgraceCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He also gave second yellows and subsequent reds to both Benedetto and Paredes.
      Before a word in his ear from the VAR made him head to the sideline to check the monitor to sweep up any offences he had missed.
      And that is where the official spotted Neymar’s infringement.
      The sly striker clipped Alvaro on the back of the head with his fist after the defender as he argued with rivals after his clash with Paredes.
      But the cameras picked up the offence and the ref strode back over to issue a straight red which was met with suitable sarcastic applause from the disgraced Brazilian.
      The final whistle was blows soon after with PSG recording their second defeat of the season leaving them in the Ligue 1 relegation zone.

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      Leeds transfer boost as £13.8m-rated winger Mounir Chouiar is left out of Dijon squad with Marcelo Bielsa plotting swoop

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      LEEDS target Mounir Chouiar was left out of Dijon’s 20-man squad as they took on Brest in Ligue 1 this afternoon.
      The Frenchman had featured in his side’s first two games of the season.

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      Mounir Chouiar joined Dijon from RC Lens a year agoCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

      But £13.8million-rated Chouiar, 21, was suddenly nowhere to be seen as his team-mates slumped to defeat.
      And according to L’Equipe, the winger was likely left out because of an impending transfer to one of Europe’s top five leagues.
      Leeds are thought to be leading the chase for his signature.

      Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
      Dijon subsequently lost 2-0 to Brest.
      The French side have, however, recruited a number of attacking players – including ex-Man City ace Bersant Celina from Swansea City.
      And this could be in preparation for losing Chouiar.

      Dijon’s No21 joined the club from RC Lens a year ago, making the step up to France’s top flight for the first time.

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      Chouiar was left out of Dijon’s matchday squad despite having started their opening two games of the seasonCredit: AFP – Getty

      And prior to Ligue 1’s coronavirus-enforced early shutdown, he had managed 24 appearances in all competitions, bagging six goals.
      Chouiar started both of Dijon’s opening two games of this season, as they lost to Angers and Lyon.
      But following today’s omission, fans will now be wondering if they will ever see him in their team’s colours again.

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      Aston Villa launch £20m Bertrand Traore transfer raid as they aim to beat Fulham to ex-Chelsea star

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      ASTON VILLA hope to beat Fulham to the signing of Lyon star Bertrand Traore with a £20million swoop.
      According to sources in France, the former Chelsea attacker is on standby to fly in.

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      Aston Villa hope to beat Fulham to the signing of Lyon forward Bertrand TraoreCredit: AFP or licensors

      Traore, 25, is keen to play in the Prem after being left in the shadows at the Blues.
      The speedster was sent out on loan to Vitesse and Ajax during his three years at Stamford Bridge.
      Villa have money for more signings and are keen to land a player who can go wide and create goals as well as score.
      The Midlanders can also come up with the right terms to tempt Traore.

      Dean Smith has already brought in Ollie Watkins to spearhead his attack in a club-record signing.
      Watkins tore up the Championship with 25 goals last season as Brentford narrowly missed out on promotion.

      Villa chief Smith is also chasing a deal for Arsenal back-up goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to add another option between the sticks.
      The Argentine stopper thrived at the end of last season after coming in to replace injured No1 Bernd Leno.

      And the Villans are hoping to complete a £20million deal for the FA Cup final hero.

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      Neymar aims to follow in Pele, Maradona and Cruyff’s footsteps as he ditches Nike for Puma after 15 years

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      NEYMAR has become the newest face of Puma after ending his 15-year link with Nike. 
      And the Brazil ace says his new ties with the firm are inspired by his admiration for some of the greatest players in football history. 

      The PSG star, 28, is set to don the firm’s latest boot range, known as The King, in tribute to some of the icons. 
      His new Puma affiliation was announced on the company’s web site with a banner which read “The king is back” and “Welcome to the family Neymar Jr”.
      And the news was greeted with a welcome message from sprint king Usain Bolt, another star face of the brand.

      Neymar took to social media to share the reasons behind his new ties.
      And he cited legends Pele, Johan Cruyff, Eusebio and Diego Maradona – all noted for wearing Puma in the past – as his inspirations.

      These were the kings of the pitch, the kings of my sport. I want to help bring back memories from each of their football histories
      Neymar

      In a Twitter post, Neymar wrote: “I grew up watching videos of great football legends such as Pele, Cruyff, Matthaus, Eusebio and Maradona 
      “These were the kings of the pitch, the kings of my sport. And they had something in common — a love of the game, a drive to be the best version of themselves and a spirit that unites all. 

      “I wish to bring back the legacy that those athletes created on the pitch. 
      “I want to help bring back memories from each of their football histories and the magic they gave us in their classic leather boots.” 

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      Neymar says his heroes such as Diego Maradona have inspired his new partnership with one of Nike’s biggest rivalsCredit: Neymar Snr / www.neymaroficial.com

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      Puma officials are reported to have been in secret talks with the Brazil striker for monthsCredit: Reuters
      Puma’s deal to add Neymar to their roster is thought to have been a huge secret within the sports firm. 
      Neymar was part of a PSG side that reached the final of last season’s Champion’s League, losing 1-0 to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. 

      The striker returned to training with the French giants on Friday despite testing positive for the coronavirus. 
      In his absence, the Ligue 1 title-holders lost their season opening game 1-0 to Lens. 
      The Brazil forward has entered his fourth season at the side following his record-breaking £196million transfer from Barcelona in 2017.

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      Chelsea ‘have transfer bid for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy accepted’ with deal to be completed in ‘next few days’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly had a transfer bid accepted by Rennes for goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
      Frank Lampard has been desperate to bring in a new shot-stopper having grown impatient with Kepa Arrizabalaga, 25, following a number of mistakes.

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      Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is believed to be close to joining ChelseaCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

      Senegal international Mendy has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month.
      And now according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Blues moved a step closer to signing of the 28-year-old after improving their latest offer.
      He tweeted: “The new bid from Chelsea for Edouard Mendy has been accepted by Rennes: here we go!
      “Deal to be completed on next days, the goalkeeper is ready to fly to London and he’ll have medicals soon.

      “Personal terms agreed days ago. Lampard will have his new GK.
      “Personal terms already agreed. He’s pushing to leave and join #CFC… and he’s getting closer.”
      Romano previously stated that once Chelsea secure Mendy’s services, they will turn their attention to West Ham’s Declan Rice.
      Rennes president Nicolas Holveck revealed earlier this week that Mendy wants to join Chelsea.

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      He admitted: “We’ve started official negotiations with Chelsea to sell Edouard Mendy.
      “We know the player wants to leave.
      “But the agreement at the moment is not 100 per cent completed between the three parts.”

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