Neymar gives fiery response to Alvaro Gonzalez claiming he wasn\'t racist



Neymar gives fiery response to Alvaro Gonzalez claiming he wasn't racist

Neymar was given a straight red after VAR saw him strike Gonzalez on the back of the head, but the Brazilian megastar insists that isn’t the whole story.


Olympique Marseille, PSG, Neymar, Álvaro González, PSG v Olympique Marseille, Ligue 1

Neymar, Álvaro González

In the clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille, Neymar was sent off for the second time in his career after coming to blows with Alvaro Gonzalez. The PSG forward accused Gonzalez of racially abusing him in the moments leading up to his clash.

Neymar was given a straight red after VAR saw him strike Gonzalez on the back of the head, but the Brazilian megastar insists that isn’t the whole story.

Andre Villas-Boas' side were leading 1-0 when a brawl ensued in the middle of the pitch. While Dario Benedetto, Leandro Paredes, Layvin Kurzawa, Jordan Amavi were sent by referee Jerome Brisard, Neymar's actions were not seen then.

It was only after the referee consulted with VAR officials that he brandished a red card for the Brazilian megastar, who had slapped Gonzalez on the back of his head.

However, Neymar was heard telling the fourth official that he had been racially abused by Alvaro Gonzalez. The two were engaged in verbals throughout the game and Neymar reportedly complained of racist abuse earlier in the match.

After the match, Gonzalez took to Twitter and wrote: "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, Allez l'OM thank you, family."

Responding to this post, Neymar wrote: "You are not a man to assume your mistake, losing is part of the sport. Now insulting and bringing racism into our lives no, I don't agree. I DON'T RESPECT YOU! YOU HAVE NO CHARACTER! Assume what you say mermon ... be a MAN RAPÁ! RACIST."