Neymar facing six-match ban

Santos forward Neymar Jr. could be banned for up to six matches.

The 34-year-old has been reported to Brazil’s Sports Tribunal for breaching the “Vinícius Júnior rule.”

Neymar was shown a red card for covering his mouth with his hand as he argued with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor during his team’s 1-0 league win on Saturday.

Bahia have already condemned the alleged “verbal abuse” aimed at Nestor.

Speaking after the game, Nestor claimed that what Neymar said to him was “highly disrespectful – both toward me and toward the Bahia jersey.”

On his part, Neymar accused the midfielder of making “one of the dirtiest tricks in football.”

Neymar’s hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.