Chelsea player Pedro Neto faces disciplinary action after PSG match incident

Chelsea lost to Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 held on March 11, 2026. During the match, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was involved in an altercation where he pushed a ball boy to the ground in an attempt to retrieve the ball. UEFA has since initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Portuguese player for unsportsmanlike conduct. Following the match, Neto apologized for the incident, explaining that his actions were the result of the intensity of the game. He personally spoke with the youth and gave him his match jersey as a gesture of remorse. The second leg of the tie is scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2026, where Neto's participation remains uncertain due to potential suspension.