Ballon d’Or chiefs explain why PSG’s Neymar did not make 2019 award list of nominees (Image: GETTY)
Ballon d’Or chiefs explain why PSG’s Neymar did not make 2019 award list of nominees (Image: GETTY)
April 27 - Hitting a fan
After PSG won the Coupe de France, Neymar was on his way to collect his medal.
He lashed out at a fan on his way though, appearing to throw a punch. The French Football Federation banned Neymar for three matches.
June 6 - Another injury
This time just before the Copa America. An ankle injury suffered against Qatar ruled him out of the competition, which Brazil went on to win.
August 9 - Rape allegation
Neymar was cleared of any wrongdoing after being accused of sexual assualt by Brazilian model Najila Trindade Mendes de Sousa.
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