Neymar: My only regret is not hitting that asshole in the face

Neymar says his only regret is not hitting Alvaro Gonzalez in the face after he was one of five players sent off in a stormy ending to Paris Saint-Germain's defeat to rivals Marseille on Sunday.  

Five players were sent off in stoppage time in Paris after a late challenge from Leandro Paredes prompted a mass brawl. Neymar was among those dismissed after VAR images showed him clipping Alvaro on the back of the head. 

However, Neymar, who had earlier been seen exchanging words with the Marseille defender, told cameras as he left the pitch he had been racially abused. 

After the game, he took to social media, writing:"My only regret is not hitting that asshole in the face." 

In another post shortly after, he called for action, moaning that VAR had caught him and challenging it to now pick up Alvaro's racist comments. 

Asked about the possible racism, Marseill coach Andre Villas-Boas said: "I don't think so, because Alvaro is an experienced player. There is no room for racism in football, but I don't think that's it.

"Neymar was a little annoyed by this situation at the end of the match. I hope that will not distract from this victory."  

Único arrependimento que tenho é por não ter dado na cara desse babaca

— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) 13 de septiembre de 2020