Pedro Neto escapes Champions League ban for PSG ball boy shove

Football
16 Mar 2026 • 11:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has received only a warning from Uefa for shoving a ball boy during his side’s Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain last week.
  • The incident occurred in the closing stages of Chelsea's 5-2 first-leg loss at Parc des Princes, leading to a brief melee between players.
  • Neto apologised to the ball boy both on and off camera, explaining his actions were “in the heat of the moment” and giving him his shirt.
  • Uefa's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body investigated the matter and opted to issue a warning for “unsporting conduct” rather than a ban.
  • This decision ensures Neto will be available for Chelsea's crucial second-leg match at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, after recently serving an FA ban for a separate incident.

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