Why is Neymar playing against Angers if he is suspended?

BeSoccer 6 years ago 2.8k
Neymar's ban does not start until Monday. EFE

The French Federation punished Neymar with a three game suspension for hitting a fan after the French Cup final. However, he will be able to play against Angers. The reason? The suspension does not start until Monday.

The image of Neymar punching a fan went round the world. It occurred after PSG's loss in the French Cup.

The French Federation acted on it and gave Neymar a three game ban. A pumishment which could be another two if he does it again. 

In any case, Neymar will be able to play against Angers. It is curious that he can play this weekend when the ban has already been made public, but there is a simple explanation: the Federation made it clear that that the ban does not kick in until Monday

So Neymar can play this weekend. He will miss the last two PSG games this season, against Dijon and Reims. He will serve the third game next season... as long as he stays at PSG. 

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