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Ballon d’Or chiefs explain why PSG’s Neymar did not make 2019 award list of nominees
Neymar was not included on the list of Ballon d'Or nominees for 2019.
France Football have explained why the did not name Neymar in the list of Ballon d'Or nominees.
Neymar was not included in the 30-man shortlist for the first time since 2010 after a disappointing season.
France Football, who run the award, have called Neymar's last ten months a "black year".
And they have listed eight incidents that show why they did not pick Neymar.
Eight reasons Neymar was not nominated for Ballon d'Or
January 23 - Metatarsal fracture
Neymar picked up the injury during PSG's win over Strasbourg in the Coupe de France.
He missed both Champions League clashes with Manchester United and did not return to action until April.
March 6 - Abuse of referee
Neymar was not impressed with referee Damir Skomina's decisions as Manchester United knocked PSG out of the Champions League.
He vented on Instagram and UEFA banned the Brazilian for three European matches, reduced to two on appeal.
April 27 - Hitting a fan
After PSG won the Coupe de France, Neymar was on his way to collect his medal.
He lashed out at a fan on his way though, appearing to throw a punch. The French Football Federation banned Neymar for three matches.
June 6 - Another injury
This time just before the Copa America. An ankle injury suffered against Qatar ruled him out of the competition, which Brazil went on to win.
August 9 - Rape allegation
Neymar was cleared of any wrongdoing after being accused of sexual assualt by Brazilian model Najila Trindade Mendes de Sousa.
Whole summer - Barcelona and Real Madrid speculation
Having reportedly been keen to leave PSG, Neymar attracted interest from Real Madrid and former club Barcelona.
A move never materialised though and Neymar remained in Paris.
September 14 - Angry PSG fans
Having stayed at the club, Neymar returned to action for PSG. However fans weren't impressed.
He was whistled and booed by his own supporters though did score the winning goal.
October 13 - Injury strikes again
Another spell on the sidelines for Neymar as he picked up a thigh injury during Brazil's clash with Nigeria.
That meant four weeks out and the end of his Ballon d'Or chances.