Neymar Faces 5 to 12-Match Ban After Sexist Comments About Referee

Neymar is facing a potential suspension of 5 to 12 matches after allegedly making sexist remarks about referee Sávio Pereira Sampaio following Santos FC's 2-0 victory over Clube do Remo on April 3. During a post-match interview, he stated that the referee had 'woken up on her period,' which was widely condemned. The case is expected to be reviewed by Brazil's Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva, which may open a formal investigation into discriminatory conduct.