Former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder David Neres, who now plays for Lisbon Benfica, is facing disciplinary action from the Portuguese Football Federation after insulting Porto players during a live social media broadcast. The complaint was filed by Porto, and Neres faces at least one game of disqualification, potentially meaning he will miss the Portuguese Super Cup. The 26-year-old Brazilian has made 48 appearances for Benfica this season, scoring 12 goals and making 15 assists. Neres has never played for Shakhtar, despite impressing during a winter training camp, as the war in Ukraine led to the departure of many of the club’s legionnaires.
The Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation opened a case against former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder David Neres, who now defends the colors of Lisbon Benfica.
The Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation at its meeting opened a case against former Shakhtar player David Neres.
Ojogo reported that Porto’s complaint against the Benfica midfielder was the reason for the opening of the proceedings. Neres, during a live broadcast of the Lisbon championship team’s celebration on social networks, insulted Porto players with obscene language.
David Neres: “Smoke lizards. Smoke trippers.”pic.twitter.com/57R417Pg0t
— Cabin Sports (@CabineSport) May 28, 2023
Neres faces at least one game of disqualification and in this case he will miss the Portuguese Super Cup, where Benfica will play the winner of the national Cup (Porto and Braga will play in the final).
- The 26-year-old Brazilian has made 48 appearances in all competitions for Benfica this season, scoring 12 goals and making 15 assists.
- Neres’ contract with the Lisbon club is valid until June 30, 2027. The authoritative portal Transfermarkt estimates the player at 22 million euros.
Remember that the winger has never played for Shakhtar, although he was one of the best at Pitmen’s winter training camp. The reason for the Brazilian’s departure from Shakhtar was the war in Ukraine, which caused the Donetsk club’s legionnaires to rush to other clubs.
