Brazilian footballer sent off for impersonating himself during goal celebration

Brazilian striker Neymar was at the centre of one of the most bizarre sendings off in football when he was sanctioned for putting on a mask. Of himself. Upside down.



The incident occurred during a league match between Neymar’s club, Santos, and Colo-Colo.

Having already been booked for a needless trip earlier in the game, Neymar scored a brilliant individual goal sparking celebrations. He then picked up a discarded paper mask of his own face that was left by the side of the pitch.


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The joke amused the player and his team-mates – but not the referee, who produced a second yellow card for the over exuberant celebrations, meaning Neymar was sent off.