Neymar handed two-game ban for covering mouth during on-field argument
Brazilian soccer star Neymar of Santos has been handed an additional two-game suspension for violating the so-called "Vinicius rule." The Associated Press and Reuters reported Wednesday that Neymar was punished for covering his mouth while arguing with an opposing player during a Brazilian league match. Neymar, 34, was sent off during Santos' 1-1 home draw with Bahia on Saturday after getting into an argument with midfielder Rodrigo Nestor shortly before halftime, with Santos trailing 1-0. Durin
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[Claude] All three other reports cover the same two-game suspension of Neymar for covering his mouth during an on-field argument, with no conflicting facts.
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