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Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain's game against Strasbourg after the Brazil forward's second-half dive in the penalty area in his first match ...

[in tears after Brazil lost to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals](https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-soccer-sports-brazil-croatia-d5cfc072ab958ac745f943d5433461bc), set up PSG’s opening goal at Parc des Princes for countryman Marquinhos early on in a victory sealed by Kylian Mbappé’s penalty deep into stoppage time. No other player has been sent off more often in the French league since the 2017-2018 season. PARIS — Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 win against Strasbourg after the Brazil forward’s second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Marquinhos were immediately back in action with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday against RC Strasbourg Alsace in Ligue 1 but it ...

1 while it also increases the need for Mbappe to deliver on his own with Messi not due back until after that northern foray. When you return from a situation like that, it warms the heart to know that I am at home here." The most important thing for me is to give the best of myself for my club. "It was the journey of a lifetime for him -- me too, but I was unsuccessful here. "I spoke to Leo after the final to congratulate him," added Mbappe of teammate Lionel Messi who is not yet back with PSG. "Like I told the coach and teammates, though, there is no reason that my club should pay for a defeat with my national team. It got even worse for PSG and Neymar who was booked twice in quick succession by another World Cup returnee in referee Clement Turpin with the second yellow card for simulation in trying to win a penalty. He tried to pick up where he left of with France in Lusail only to be confronted with the reality that things are massively different with club compared to country. The whistle was blown for the penalty as defender Marquinhos poked home the rebound of Mbappe's shot for what was momentarily his third goal. The evening started well enough with Verratti's contract extension until 2026 announced before kick-off to the delight of the Parc des Princes crowd who were vocal in their support for Mbappe after his France heroics. A narrow 2-1 win against the Alsatian strugglers, with Neymar seeing red in the second half, was not part of the plan and put Les Parisiens' unbeaten season at risk. PARIS -- Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Marquinhos were immediately back in action with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday against RC Strasbourg Alsace in Ligue 1 and it was almost a far from ideal return.

Neymar was sent off in PSG's win over Strasbourg for a second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup.

[Croatia](/soccer/team?id=477) in the World Cup quarterfinals, set up PSG's opening goal at Parc des Princes for countryman [Marquinhos](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/297070/Marquinhos) early in the game. [win the match 2-1](/soccer/match/_/gameId/639767) after a late penalty kick from [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231388/Kylian-Mbappé) sealed the three points in the Ligue 1 leaders return to action. [Neymar](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/132948/Neymar) was sent off in [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160)'s win over [Strasbourg](/soccer/team?id=180) for a second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time penalty to seal a 2-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday before admitting he will never ...

Kylian Mbappe scored a 96th-minute penalty as Paris Saint-Germain snatched a 2-1 win over struggling Strasbourg after Neymar was sent off for diving.

29' MASSIVE CHANCE - That was a glorious chance for Strasbourg and Kevin Gameiro. The free kick came from a needless foul from Bellegarde, Strasbourg will be very frustrated to concede in this manner. The 24-year-old was a real source of creativity for Strasbourg when they had the ball, playing four key passes and taking 74 touches. Not every match is going to be pretty, but the ability to win games without being at your best is the true hallmark of a top side. Strasbourg held firm and it looked like they were on the cusp of earning a well deserved point. Neymar was growing increasingly frustrated and in a period of just two minutes he was sent off.