PSG issues a note of support for Neymar; ace makes a peaceful outburst, but asks the defender for punishment | french soccer

– The club reminds that there is no place for racism in society, in football or in our lives and asks everyone to speak out against all its manifestations around the world – says the note.

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Minutes later, Neymar posted a long text on his social networks, making another outburst. This time, however, he used a more peaceful tone and showed regret for the aggression against the opponent. Saying that he accepts his punishment, the Brazilian also asked González to receive a sanction.

– Those of us involved in entertainment need to reflect. An action provoked a reaction and it got where it did. I accept my punishment because I should have followed the path of clean football. I hope, instead, that the defender is also sanctioned.

Neymar accused Álvaro González of racial injuries during the duel between PSG and Olympique last Sunday, claiming that the Spaniard called him “son of a bitch …”. The Brazilian even denounced the acts harmed during the match and, at the end of the match, ventured to the cameras shortly after being sent off for slapping Álvaro, in a play reviewed by the VAR.

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The number 10 left the court angry, denouncing the racist act of the defender, and used social networks to continue the outburst and detail what happened. Neymar went on to say that he regretted “not being in the face” of his rival and responded to a publication by Álvaro, who defended himself saying that his career has never had such episodes, publishing a photo with black Olympique players. .

Neymar noted that he was disgusted not to be heard by the referees on the field and that he is still reflecting on his aggression, wondering if he should have ignored the opponent’s racist act. And he pointed out that “there was a lack of wisdom” at this time, but that it is necessary to “pacify this anti-racist movement,” wishing Álvaro González peace.

– In our sport, aggressions, insults, bad words are the game, the dispute. You cannot be loving. I understand this guy in part. It’s part of the game. But prejudice and intolerance are unacceptable. I am black, son of black, grandson and great-grandson of black. I am proud and I do not look different from anyone. Yesterday I wanted those responsible for the game (referee, assistants) to position themselves impartially and understand that there is no such prejudice – he added in the text.

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According to “RMC” radio, the French league opened an investigation into the case, and it will be up to the disciplinary commission to apply possible sanctions. Álvaro González could get a hook of up to 10 games for acts of prejudice, while Neymar could be suspended for up to seven games for aggression on the field.

Watch Neymar’s outburst in its entirety:

“Yesterday I rebelled, they punished me with red because I wanted to hit someone who offended me. I thought that I could not do anything because I realized that those responsible would not do anything, they did not perceive or ignore. During the game, I wanted to give the answer as Always playing soccer. The facts show that I did not succeed, I rebelled.

In our sport, aggressions, insults, bad words are the game, the dispute. You cannot be loving. I understand this guy in part. It’s part of the game. But prejudice and intolerance are unacceptable. I am black, son of black, grandson and great-grandson of black. I am proud and I do not look different from anyone. Yesterday I wanted those responsible for the game (referee, assistants) to position themselves impartially and understand that there is no such prejudicial attitude.

Reflecting and seeing as much manifestation as what happened, I am saddened by the feeling of hatred that we can provoke when in the heat of the moment we rebel. Should I have ignored it? I still don’t know … Today, with a cool head, I say yes, but at the time my teammates and I asked the referees for help and they ignored us. This is the point!

Those of us involved in entertainment need to reflect. An action provoked a reaction and it got where it did. I accept my punishment because I should have followed the path of clean football. I hope, instead, that the defender is also sanctioned.

Racism exists, but we have to stop it. No more, enough! The guy was a fool, I went for getting hit … I still have the privilege of holding my head up, but we must all reflect that not all blacks and whites can be in the same condition. The damage of the confrontation can be disastrous for both sides, be they black or white. I don’t want to and we can’t mix things up. Skin color there is no choice. Before God we are all equal.