Ballon D’Or organisers, France Football, have revealed why Neymar was left out their 30-man shortlist for the award.
France Football have now claimed they snubbed the 27-year-old, after what they described as a “black year”.
It is the first time since 2010 that the Paris Saint-Germain forward has failed to make the shortlist.
The organising body gave eight reasons for his exclusion in a statement.
They are:
January 23 – Metatarsal injury March 6 – Abusing match official after Man Utd match April 27 – Pushing a supporter June 6 – Ankle injury ahead of Copa America August 9 – Cleared of rape allegation Transfer window – Failed move to Barcelona September 14 – Jeered by PSG fans October 13 – Another injury on international duty Neymar was absent with that metatarsal injury as PSG exited the Champions League to Manchester United in the Round of 16, though he did help his side win the French title.
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