Neymar blames the referee for "falling for Marseille's theatrics" after his sending off in Paris Saint Germain's (PSG) explosive 2-2 draw at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
Neymar was constantly harried and niggled by a series of fouls in the grudge game against PSG's bitter Ligue 1 rivals, and pelted by projectiles hurled by Marseille fans whilst taking corners.
The former Barcelona striker was eventually sent off for two yellow cards late on, both for retaliation with the Brazilian superstar Lucas Ocampos.
"That wasn't soccer," the world's most expensive player complained.
"The referee fell into the trap of faliing for Marseille's theatrics.
"I was the target of lots of missiles, cans, baguettes. I didn't lose my cool but I accept my mistake."
He described the heated atmosphere on the south coast as similiar to "a Champions League" night.
Tensions were running high for France's 'clasico', from which PSG fans were banned over security fears.
Supporters fought battles with police outside the ground with cars bearing Paris number plates attacked. There were 16 arrests.
PSG coach Unai Emery meanwhile urged Ligue 1 referees to make sure marquee players like Neymar were better protected.
Neymar had been excellent for PSG scoring a cool-headed equalizer and looking every inch a big game player until his rush of blood to the head and the red card with his side 2-1 down in the 88th minute. The result means PSG keep their unbeaten record atop Ligue 1 with 26 points, four ahead of Monaco on 22. Marseille are fifth on 18.
AFP/ Marseille
Neymar was constantly harried and niggled by a series of fouls in the grudge game against PSG's bitter Ligue 1 rivals, and pelted by projectiles hurled by Marseille fans whilst taking corners.
The former Barcelona striker was eventually sent off for two yellow cards late on, both for retaliation with the Brazilian superstar Lucas Ocampos.
"That wasn't soccer," the world's most expensive player complained.
"The referee fell into the trap of faliing for Marseille's theatrics.
"I was the target of lots of missiles, cans, baguettes. I didn't lose my cool but I accept my mistake."
He described the heated atmosphere on the south coast as similiar to "a Champions League" night.
Tensions were running high for France's 'clasico', from which PSG fans were banned over security fears.
Supporters fought battles with police outside the ground with cars bearing Paris number plates attacked. There were 16 arrests.
PSG coach Unai Emery meanwhile urged Ligue 1 referees to make sure marquee players like Neymar were better protected.
Neymar had been excellent for PSG scoring a cool-headed equalizer and looking every inch a big game player until his rush of blood to the head and the red card with his side 2-1 down in the 88th minute. The result means PSG keep their unbeaten record atop Ligue 1 with 26 points, four ahead of Monaco on 22. Marseille are fifth on 18.
AFP/ Marseille
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