Ex-FIFA official: Chelsea star faces ban for 'disrespectful' incident in UCL loss vs PSG

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Credit: TNT Sports Pedro Neto to receive UEFA ban after ‘disrespectful’ incident in Chelsea loss vs PSG Thu 12 March 2026 17:15, UK Chelsea star Pedro Neto is facing a ban and a fine from UEFA if they decide to sanction him for pushing a PSG ball boy in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.Neto saw red at the Parc des Princes during the Blues’ 5-2 defeat to PSG in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash.The Chelsea winger wanted to take a quick throw-in as his side trailed 4-2 in the 92nd minute in the French capital, and pushed a ball boy who had refused to hand him the ball.A melee between both sets of players and staff soon ensued, but Neto came away without a sanction after the incident was checked by VAR.Chelsea’s next match is against Newcastle before they face PSG in the second leg, but the 26-year-old could be facing a suspension if UEFA decide to act after the incident. ⚽ Chelsea Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Chelsea fixture at Stamford Bridge. VISIT THE CHELSEA MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Neto gave the ball boy his shirt and apologised in his post-match interview, but still may face a sanction from the relevant governing bodies.UEFA confirmed on Thursday that they have opened disciplinary proceedings against Neto for the incident, and a decision on the case will be taken in due course.Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former PGMOL chief and FIFA referee Keith Hackett revealed that the Chelsea star could face a fine and a possible ban from UEFA competitions if they feel he overstepped the mark.He said: “(It was) not a clever move by Neto, who clearly was disrespectful to the ball boy.

I expect, if found guilty, the player will receive a fine and a ban.”Chelsea could hear from the authorities over new pre-game ritualAs well as Neto being in hot water, Chelsea could well be in trouble with the authorities as a club for the latest pre-game ritual that they have adopted under Liam Rosenior.The Blues’ starting eleven have been delaying the kick-off in some of their recent matches by forming a huddle around the centre-circle, causing anger among opposition fans and players.When asked about the development, Hackett told Football Insider that Chelsea could be punished by the Premier League if they continue to adopt the strategy.He said: “It’s almost like, ‘Let’s have a trend just to do something different’. If it’s before the game and doesn’t delay kick-off, fine.“But there’s a huge commercial element.

In England and the Premier League, we have advertising and build-up, and it’s all being timed. If it’s delaying kick-off, it has an impact on the event, so it’s one for the authorities to whisper in Chelsea’s ear, ‘You’re out of order here’.