Neymar to be available for Rio Carnival season again after red card in thriller

PSG star Neymar could make Rio Carnival after all... after being sent off at the conclusion of a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes.

The Rio Carnival began on Friday, but doesn't finish until Wednesday - giving Neymar a few days to potentially go and celebrate with his sister and friends.

Having joined Barcelona from Santos in 2013, his oddball run began with matching one-game bans in 2015 and 2016.

That unfortunate coincidence was ended the following year... when muscular problems kept him out of on-field action instead.

And in his first two seasons with PSG he suffered metatarsal injuries.

An anticipated one-game ban, however, will not be enough for Neymar to make his annual appearance at sister Rafaella's birthday party on March 11, when he will instead by facing Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

The latest incident came at the conclusion of what was a mesmerising occasion in the French capital.

Neymar picked up his second booking for a late challenge on Pardo, sarcastically clapping as he made his way off the pitch before ripping his shirt off in disgust.

He will now miss next weekend's clash with Dijon, as his curious record of absence around this time of year continues in 2020.