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Koeman saddened by Neymar absence from Barca-PSG, calls for more protection

By Reuters
16 February 2021   |   8:24 am
Flair players such as Neymar need more protection from referees so they can continue to excite fans, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said on Monday ahead of the Champions League clash with Paris St Germain on Tuesday which Neymar will miss due to injury.

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