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PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint

Paris St Germain v Olympique de Marseille - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - September 13, 2020 Paris St Germain's Neymar reacts during the match REUTERS

Paris St Germain have thrown their support behind Neymar after the Brazil forward reported being a target of a racist slur during the French champions’ 1-0 defeat by Olympique de Marseille on Sunday.

Neymar, 28, one of five players sent off during the match at the Parc des Princes, informed the fourth official he had heard a racist comment while walking off the pitch.

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