Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez will not be punished by French footballing authorities after the group acknowledged it could not discover sufficient proof to help Neymar’s accusations of racism throughout PSG’s match with Marseille.
The disciplinary fee of the Ligue de Soccer Professionel (LFP) returned its verdict after inspecting the scenario, that noticed the pair in an offended skirmish, with Neymar claiming Gonzalez had made racially discriminatory feedback following Marseille’s 1-Zero win over PSG in Paris final month.
“After inspecting the file, listening to the gamers and representatives of the golf equipment, the fee notes that it doesn’t have adequate proof to show discriminatory feedback made by the participant Alvaro towards Neymar in the course of the match or by Neymar towards Alvaro,” the committee stated in a press release.
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Brazilian star Neymar claimed Gonzalez had used a racist slur on the finish of the sport and demanded the LFP examine. In return, Neymar himself was additionally investigated for an alleged homophobic remark made to Gonzalez.
5 gamers have been despatched off on the finish of the match, with Neymar dismissed for hitting Gonzalez on the again of his head.
After the LFP’s assertion, Marseille launched a press release declaring themselves “happy” with the choice made by the disciplinary committee.
“Alvaro isn’t racist, any accusation towards him on this topic is unfair and unfounded,” the assertion learn.
“Olympique de Marseille is and can stay the membership of anti-racism.”
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