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Neymar handed two-game Santos suspension for covering mouth in argument

The ban follows a red card against Bahia; Neymar and Santos can appeal, and he is not expected back until late November.

On air: Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN After Hours
Published 4:42 AM ET, Thursday, October 29, 2026

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First reported by Al Jazeera: “Neymar handed two-game Santos suspension for covering mouth in argument”, with reporting from The Sports Encounter, Beinsports, Morocco World News, ESPN and New Age.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4:42 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
BBN covered this story before: Bears' Santos redeems 'annoying' miss with game-sealing FG (October 23).

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Al JazeeraNeymar handed two-game Santos suspension for covering mouth in argument
The Sports EncounterNeymar's Two-Match Ban Could Cost Santos Half Its Run-In October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
BeinsportsNeymar handed two-match ban for covering his mouth and violating Brazil's 'Vinícius Law' in Brasileirão October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
Morocco World NewsSports Court in Brazil Hands Neymar Two-Match Ban for Violating Mouth-Covering Rule October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
ESPNNeymar gets 2-match ban for covering his mouth in Santos game - ESPN October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
New AgeNew Age October 29, 2026 · facts used on air

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Brazil, the Superior Court of Sports Justice has given Neymar a two-match ban for covering his mouth during an argument after his red card against Bahia.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorCovering his mouth. That's how it starts, Gloria, first the hand, then the yawn, then the whole sport collapses.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe rule came in this April, after a Champions League incident, and the referee did not see it himself. VAR alerted him.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe referee missed it?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNeymar says he wasn't hiding offensive language, and the tribunal punished the conduct without establishing any racist remark.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWith a yellow card ban added, he misses three matches and is not expected back until late November.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the hand is the defendant. I'm keeping both of mine on my tea mug from now on.

Oct 23Bears' Santos redeems 'annoying' miss with game-sealing FG · ESPN
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