Neymar SENT OFF for attempting to score Maradona-style Hand of God goal after old club PSG win Champions League
NEYMAR channelled his inner Diego Maradona as he was sent off for a blatant handball.
The forward, 33, is currently back at his boyhood club Santos after a
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Neymar punched the ball into the back of the net
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The former PSG and Barcelona superstar was sent off
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It could prove to be his last appearance for boyhood club Santos
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The Brazilian side lost 1-0 to Botafogo yesterday to leave them 18th and in the relegation zone after 11 games of the season.
Their issues were compounded when captain Neymar got red carded for doing his best Hand of God impression.
With the score goalless after 75 minutes, the Botafogo goalkeeper palmed a cross towards him and it struck his midriff.
A defender was going to beat him to the loose ball and clear, only for Neymar to jump forward and punch it into the back of the net from close range.
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The referee saw it clearly, giving the superstar a second yellow and red card.
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And it could prove to be Neymar's last appearance for the club as his short-term contract expires on June 30.
He is suspended for their next game against Fortaleza and the fixture after versus Palmeiras is on July 12.
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