The Rennes supporter who was hit in the face by Neymar following Paris Saint-Germain's French Cup finals loss last season has filed a lawsuit against the Brazil star.

The fan's lawyer, Philippe Ohayon, told L'Equipe newspaper that his client, whose identity has not been revealed, decided to take legal action after a meeting between members of Neymar's entourage and the alleged victim failed to ease tensions.

Ohayon was not immediately available for further comment.

The PSG striker was given a three-game...

Neymar has been banned for three games by the French Football Federation following an investigation into his altercation with a spectator after Paris Saint-Germain's Coupe de France final defeat to Rennes.

Neymar, who appeared to hit a member of the crowd while on his way to collect his runner-up medal after the defeat on penalties, could have faced a ban of up to eight matches for the incident. 

The punishment, which includes a suspended ban for a further two matches, means the...

PSG coach Thomas Tuchel has warned Neymar to show more respect after the forward was involved in an altercation with a spectator following Saturday's Coupe de France final defeat to Rennes, with video footage appearing to show him striking the fan.

Rennes stunned PSG 6-5 on penalties after coming from two down to draw 2-2 in a match in which Neymar got on the scoresheet.

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Ninguém gosta de perder, eu então ... quem me conhece sabe o quanto sou competitivo e o quanto a derrota me abala. Mas perder faz parte da vida de um atleta, nos faz crescer, nos faz pensar, nos faz MELHORAR. Feliz de poder voltar a jogar, de voltar a fazer gol e me sentir bem dentro de campo, mas o sentimento maior hoje é de tristeza. 🙏🏽

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As the PSG squad walked up to receive their runners-up medals, Neymar initially pushed a supporter's hand away as he tried to...

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar criticised some of his younger teammates after they lost the Coupe de France final to Rennes 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw over 120 minutes.

The Brazil international doubled PSG's lead after Dani Alves' opener, but the Bretons fought back through a Presnel Kimpembe own goal and a Mexer strike before winning on penalties after Christopher Nkunku missed his kick.

Speaking in the mixed zone after the final whistle at Stade de France, Neymar urged his younger teammates...