Ligue 1 to launch investigation into Neymar racist abuse allegation – sources

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A Ligue 1 discipline committee will look into allegations that Paris Saint-Germain‘s Neymar was subjected to racist abuse during their 1-0 loss against Marseille on Sunday with the league likely to launch a full investigation, sources have told ESPN.

The committee is also examining the possibility of launching an investigation into allegations that PSG’s Angel Di Maria spat on Marseille player Alvaro Gonzalez.

The league’s discipline committee will meet on Wednesday to assess the sending off and the report of referee Jerome Brisard.

According to the French Federation’s rules, “an act of brutality or a kick” could be punished by a seven-game ban. Racist behaviour could be a maximum of 10 matches while being found guilty of spitting could earn a player a six-game ban.