Uefa opens Neto disciplinary case after push on PSG ball boy

Pedro Neto joined Chelsea from Wolves in August 2024 Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea winger Pedro Neto after he pushed over a ball boy during the Champions League defeat by Paris St‑Germain. The 26-year-old Portugal international shoved the youngster in stoppage time of Wednesday's last-16 first leg at Parc des Princes - where Chelsea lost 5-2 - which caused him to fall off a chair. It sparked an altercation between both sets of players. Uefa said proceedings have been instigated against Neto for "unsporting behaviour" in accordance with its disciplinary regulations. "Uefa's disciplinary bodies will take a decision on this case in due course," European football's governing body added in its statement. Neto apologised for the incident after the match and blamed being caught up "in the emotion of the game" while he was attempting to quickly retrieve the ball. "I'm not like this. It was in the heat of the moment and I want to apologise. I gave him my shirt. I'm really sorry about it - I feel I have to apologise to him," Neto told TNT Sports. "My French is not very good, and [Portugal team-mate] Vitinha came over and said to him I was not like this. "At the end he [the ball boy] laughed and I gave him my shirt and said sorry about 35 times. He could see what had happened and was happy with the situation." Chelsea host PSG next Tuesday in the second leg, following Newcastle's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the Premier League. The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League's best-in-the-world reputation Kvaratskhelia double helps PSG thump Chelsea in first leg Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Chinese GP sprint qualifying - radio & text The numbers behind Borthwick's nightmare Six Nations Fastest to 100 wins - Europa specialist Emery sets Villa record Revisit the rise of the Peaky Blinders How is your lifestyle affecting your teeth? The vital role forensic science plays in delivering justice Martin Lewis answers your questions on anything and everything 'Dream come true' - Redknapp eyes Jukebox Man Gold Cup win How do Scots beat 'nemesis' Ireland for first time in 12 meetings? Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think Why London Spirit spent £390,000 on uncapped Sussex all-rounder Coles From best in league to bench - Foden's mysterious loss of form Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race? Meet ParalympicsGB's 26th team member Winter Paralympics daily guide: 13 golds to be decided on Friday Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham' Fallout from first race since biggest rule changes - F1 Q&A Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player Old Firm chaos: What happened? Who said what? What now? 'England's style of play is tedious and doesn't allow players to express themselves' Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game? 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.