Neymar headed to Brazil for ‘personal matters’

Rio de Janeiro: Paris St-Germain star Neymar has travelled to Brazil due to “personal matters”, the Brazilian company that manages the footballer’s career said.

Neymar is “coming to Brazil for personal matters”, a source from NN Consultaria said.

French radio station RMC Sport reported that Neymar flew to his native country on Saturday night after receiving “bad news involving his family”.

The former Barcelona player was suspended for the 3-1 victory over Lille on Saturday, but he looks likely to miss Wednesday’s match against Strasbourg before returning next Saturday against Rennes.