PSG star, Neymar to miss French Cup final against Monaco

The French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed that Neymar has been given a one-match ban that will rule him out of next week’s Coupe de France final against AS Monaco.

Moreso, the Brazillian and world’s most expensive player was shown a yellow card not long after coming on as a late substitute in the last-four tie in Montpellier.  This was triggering a one-game ban that had been hanging over him since he was sent off in a Ligue 1 match against Lille last month.

OFFICIAL: Neymar is OUT for PSG vs. Monaco in next week's Coupe de France final. His booking in the semi-final vs. Montpellier means that he is suspended. Confirmed by the FFF. #CdF https://t.co/zSOKvWVk2G

— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) May 14, 2021

However, according to reports, PSG could still appeal the ban, thereby potentially releasing him to play against Monaco in the final at the Stade de France, which will go ahead behind closed doors.

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Neymar, who recently extended his contract at Parc des Princes until 2025 with an option for an additional year before declaring his desire to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, appeared to express his frustration towards the rules via social media.