- Neal Maupay was sent off in the 30th minute of Marseille’s draw against Angers
- Maupay’s second warning came just three minutes after his first infraction.
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Marseille striker Neal Maupay was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in three minutes during his team’s 1-1 draw with Angers.
Maupay, who is on loan at Marseille from Everton and the French club has an obligation to buy him at the end of the deal, was initially booked in the 27th minute for bringing down Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.
He was then sent off just three minutes later after receiving another yellow card for a late challenge on midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou.
Maupay was seen laughing as the referee brandished the red card.
Englishman Jonathan Rowe, on loan from Norwich, put Marseille ahead in the 51st minute, and Farid El Melali equalized three minutes later for Angers.
Marseille striker Neal Maupay was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in three minutes
Maupay was initially booked for bringing down Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.
So far, Maupay has made five appearances for Nice, including a goal against Nice.
Maupay scored just once in 32 appearances for Everton and was on loan at his former club Brentford.
Maupay was sent off after receiving another yellow card for a challenge on Jean-Eudes Aholou.
The striker is known for frequently annoying his opponents both on the field and on social media.
Maupay responded after fans abused Everton players at a train station following their 4-0 defeat to Tottenham in August.
He wrote in X: ‘Imagine another job where it is normal to receive abuse like this. Walking around a train station to shout at men who are doing their best…’