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Neymar has been suspended for two matches by Brazil's sports tribunal for covering his mouth during an argument with an opponent in Santos' 1-1 draw against Bahia, violating the so-called 'Vinicius Law'. The 34-year-old was sent off following the incident and will miss three matches in total, including one for accumulated yellow cards and two for the protocol violation. The suspension was handed down on Wednesday, and Neymar will be absent until late November. Neymar and Santos can appeal the ruling.
The rule, named after Vinicius Junior, was introduced after Gianluca Prestianni was accused of making racist remarks while covering his mouth during a Champions League match. Neymar, who has scored eight goals in 15 Serie A appearances this year, recently announced the end of his international career after earning 130 caps and scoring 80 goals for Brazil.
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