Santos star Neymar was sent off with a straight red card against Bahia in Week 32 of the Brazilian Football League for covering his mouth during an argument with an opposing player. According to Marca, it happened before the start of the second half. When Neymar argued with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor in midfield and put his hand over his mouth while talking. Nestor immediately informed the judge. The match referee also dismissed Neymar after calling the video assistant referee and reviewing the images, citing the regulations known as the "Vinicius Jr. Law". These regulations are implemented to deal with veiled insults and discriminatory behavior on the football field, and covering your mouth when arguing with an opposing player can lead to dismissal. Neymar and Nestor clashed with each other earlier in the first half. "As a player he is an example for everyone, but today he appeared inappropriately in terms of personality and because of the way he spoke," said the Bahia midfielder after the incident.

Santos star Neymar was sent off with a straight red card against Bahia in Week 32 of the Brazilian Football League for covering his mouth during an argument with an opposing player. According to Marca, it happened before the start of the second half. When Neymar argued with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor in midfield and put his hand over his mouth while talking. Nestor immediately informed the judge. The match referee also dismissed Neymar after calling the video assistant referee and reviewing the images, citing the regulations known as the "Vinicius Jr. Law". These regulations are implemented to deal with veiled insults and discriminatory behavior on the football field, and covering your mouth when arguing with an opposing player can lead to dismissal. Neymar and Nestor clashed with each other earlier in the first half. "As a player he is an example for everyone, but today he appeared inappropriately in terms of personality and because of the way he spoke," said the Bahia midfielder after the incident.