Neymar facing six-match ban

Santos forward Neymar Jr. could be banned for up to six matches.

The 34-year-old has been reported to Brazil's Sports Tribunal for breaching the "Vinícius Júnior rule."

Neymar was shown a red card for covering his mouth with his hand as he argued with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor during his team's 1-0 league win on Saturday.

Bahia have already condemned the alleged "verbal abuse" aimed at Nestor.

Speaking after the game, Nestor claimed that what Neymar said to him was "highly disrespectful - both toward me and toward the Bahia jersey."

On his part, Neymar accused the midfielder of making "one of the dirtiest tricks in football."

Neymar's hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

Neymar facing six-match ban