Neymar, the star player of the French club PSG, was disqualified for two games and given a one-game suspended sentence.
This was reported by the French professional football league.
The 28-year-old Brazilian striker hit Alvaro Gonzalez in the second round of the French Football Championship at home against Marseille.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory of "Marseille". In addition to Neymar, four players were sent off.