Neymar gets yellow card after bizarre accidental substitution
Neymar received a yellow card after a confusing substitution incident during a match between Santos FC and Coritiba. The fourth official mistakenly signaled for Neymar to be substituted while he was receiving medical attention. This incident has raised concerns about Neymar's chances of making the roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
- ▪Neymar was accidentally substituted out of a match while receiving medical attention for a calf injury.
- ▪The substitution error occurred when the fourth official displayed the wrong player's number on the substitution slip.
- ▪Neymar confronted officials on the field, leading to a yellow card being issued to him.
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