Nyon (Switzerland) (AFP) – UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings on Neymar after his foul-mouthed outburst about referees following Paris Saint-Germain’s controversial Champions League exit to Manchester United last week, the governing body announced on Wednesday.
Injured Brazil forward Neymar launched into a diatribe against the match officials shortly after the defeat on Instagram.
He watched on incredulous from the sidelines at the Parc des Princes as United were awarded a stoppage-time penalty for a debateable handball via the video assistant referee (VAR) system.
Marcus Rashford crashed home the spot-kick to give the Premier League side a last-gasp 3-1 win that saw them into the quarter-finals on away goals.
“It’s a disgrace. They get four guys who don’t understand football to watch a slow motion replay in front of the TV … Go fuck yourselves!” Neymar wrote in Portuguese on the social media website.
The 27-year-old was so reportedly enraged he had to be restrained by PSG staff to stop him entering their dressing room.
“A disciplinary investigation has been initiated … in connection with the comments made on social media by the Paris Saint-Germain player Neymar following the above-mentioned match,” UEFA said in a statement.
If found guilty Neymar risks punishment ranging from a fine to suspension.
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