The Uruguayan was adamant about taking the spot-kick against Lyon, though he ultimately saw his attempt parried away
Neymar may have cost €222 million, but that doesn’t mean he’s entitled to take Paris Saint-Germain’s penalties.
The Brazilian star walked up to the spot after PSG earned a spot-kick in the 78th minute of Sunday’s Ligue 1 match against Lyon, with Unai Emery’s side protecting a 1-0 lead.
But Edinson Cavani had gotten there first, and the Uruguayan striker waved off Neymar before seeing his effort denied by Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes.
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That set piece wasn’t the only point of contention for the PSG team-mates on Sunday. Earlier in the match, Cavani had his eyes on a dangerous free-kick before Dani Alves took the ball and made sure it ended up in the hands of his long-time friend Neymar.
For all of the apparent infighting, PSG still emerged with three points as a pair of late own goals led the Ligue 1 pace-setters to a 2-0 win.