Neymar could be banned for up to 12 games after offensive comments to a refereeNeymar's already slim chances of making the Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup could be extinguished with a ban. He is now awaiting repurcussions from his comments with any ban likely to eliminated his already slim Brazil World Cup hopes. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe said: "It's very unfair because I was fouled from behind. Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook page Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"This has to improve. Neymar is not expected to be at the World Cup with BrazilNeymar is potentially facing a 12-match suspension owing to an established precedent for such a penalty within Brazilian football.

Source: Express April 04, 2026 12:03 UTC