Brazilian football star Neymar has been handed a two-match ban for covering his mouth during a Brazilian league game, the Associated Press reported on October 28, 2026. The sanction comes after the player was seen placing his hand over his mouth in an apparent attempt to avoid lip-reading by officials or broadcasters. The disciplinary committee ruled the gesture violated conduct rules, resulting in the suspension.
Neymar receives two-match ban for covering mouth in Brazilian league match
