Neymar Receives Red Card for Simulation in Paris Saint-Germain since the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain were victorious 2-1 against Strasbourg in their first match since the World Cup, despite Neymar being sent off in the second-half for diving in the penalty area. The winning goal was scored by Kylian Mbappe late in the game from the penalty spot.

The Brazil international was given his first yellow card in the 61st minute for a challenge on Strasbourg midfielder Adrien Thomasson that caught him in the face with his hand, followed by a second caution one minute later for diving. He reacted furiously to the call, but referee Clement Turpin remained firm.

Neymar was issued his fifth red card since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 for a record-breaking fee of €222 million ($236 million), and he will be absent from Sunday's match against second-place Lens. The Brazilian star has been in trouble with the referees many times since arriving at the club.

Neymar, visibly emotional after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals, provided the assist for PSG teammate Marquinhos's opener at the Parc des Princes Stadium in the early stages of the match.