Neymar facing 12-match ban in huge blow to World Cup hopes after shocking ref attack

Neymar facing 12-match ban in huge blow to World Cup hopes after shocking ref attackNeymar is still desperately hoping to force his way into Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the World Cup this summer, but his chances could be wiped out by a banCommentsSportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter11:52, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNeymar is facing a ban for his post-match comments(Image: Marco Buenavista/Getty Images)Neymar's already slim chances of making the Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup could be extinguished with a ban. The 34-year-old forward may have landed himself in hot water with some offensive comments about a referee.‌Neymar has not played for his country since October 2023 and was not picked by Carlo Ancelotti in his latest squad. But the former Barcelona star has not given up on reaching the World Cup in June.‌He has returned to his home country to play for boyhood club Santos in the hope of rediscovering his best form after years of injury struggles in Saudi Arabia. But he is now nervously awaiting a backlash for what he said after his most recent match.‌Neymar clashed with referee Savio Pereira Sampaio after picking up his third yellow card in four games, meaning he will be suspended for the next game against Flamengo. Santos won the game against Remo 2-0, but Neymar was still incensed by his yellow when he faced the media post-match.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageREAD MORE: Wayne Rooney 'ready to ditch Match of the Day' after just one season despite huge contractREAD MORE: Enzo Fernandez agent hits back at 'completely unfair' Chelsea ban with crunch talks to be held"It’s very unfair because I was fouled from behind," he began. "It’s very disloyal - there was no need, it was at the end of the game. And it wasn’t the first time, the third or fourth, so I only went over to complain to him and I was booked straight away.‌"Anyway, Savio...