Neymar faces six-game ban over red card

Neymar, 34, has been reported to Brazil's Sports Tribunal after being sent off for covering his mouth while arguing with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor during Santos' 1-0 league win on Saturday, breaching the so-called 'Vinícius Júnior rule.' He faces a ban of up to six matches, which would see him miss Santos' remaining games in the Brazilian Championship. Bahia condemned the alleged verbal abuse directed at Nestor, while Neymar denied making any offensive comment and accused Nestor of a dirty trick.