'It's a disgrace': Neymar blasts ref after PSG crash
17 August 2024 at 19:20Brazilian star Neymar blasted as a "disgrace" the stoppage-time VAR award of a penalty which gave Manchester United a sensational Champions League last 16 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.Neymar was back at the Parc des Princes to see PSG crash out of Europe in crushing fashion
Marcus Rashford converted the last-gasp spot-kick to send United through on away goals after a 3-1 second-leg win in the French capital.
"It's a disgrace. They get four guys who don't understand football to watch a slow motion replay in front of the TV," Neymar, who was injured and watched the game from the stands at the Parc des Princes, wrote on Instagram.
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel said he sympathised with Neymar's frustrations.
"Sometimes you use words you take back a few hours later," said Tuchel. "You see how badly he wanted to help us."
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham joined Manchester City in withdrawing from proposals for a European Super League (ESL) on Tuesday as the controversial plan collapsed amid a furious backlash.
Bayern Munich can be crowned Bundesliga champions this weekend after taking a 10 point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
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