PSG Announces Penalty Taker To Settle Neymar And Cavani Feud

French Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain have decided the ‘fight’ of its two star strikers Edinson Cavani and Neymar over who should take free-kicks and penalties for the club.

This decision came as a result of bells of alarms that were ringing throughout the French capital on Sunday evening as Cavani and Neymar squabbled over who took a penalty against Olympique Lyon.

On Monday, club President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi met with both players in question to discuss the issue.

PSG had hoped the issue could be resolved between the two individuals but the story has since taken on a life of its own on social media.

The Parisians have now decided that the Uruguayan International will remain the club’s penalty taker, according to MARCA.

Paris Saint-Germain Coach Speaks Over Neymar and Cavani bickering

Paris Saint-Germain won the game against Lyon thanks to two goals from Edinson Cavani and another from Motta.

The performance from Unai Emery’s men was convincing, but one moment played out during the match as Neymar was denied a penalty kick.

Cavani won a penalty in 19th minute of the game, and Neymar approached him to take it.

But the Uruguayan reminded him that this was not Barcelona where everyone focused more on team building than individual honors/glory.

As expected, Cavani shunned the Brazilian and proceeded to score the penalty kick.

PSG manager, Unai Emery, says he expects Edinson Cavani and Neymar, to reach an agreement over who takes penalties.

The two players fought over a spot-kick, during their 2-0 win over Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Cavani and Neymar argued over the penalty in the 79th minute, with the Uruguayan eventually taking it, but he missed from 12 yards.

“The penalties are to be struck by a few players, one is Cavani and the other is Neymar,” Emery said.

“It takes a gentleman’s agreement on the ground to hit the penalties.

“Afterwards, we will arrange internally for the penalties that are coming in, because I think both are able to score them, and I want the two to alternate in this exercise.

“If there is no agreement, I will decide. I do not want it to be a problem for us.”

 The Uruguay international taking penalties ahead of the Brazilian superstar was something Emery was questioned about before the match, and it surfaced as an issue during the game. Dani Alves refused to give the ball to Cavani before a free kick, and Neymar pestered Cavani to take a second-half penalty before Les Parisiens' No. 9 had his spot kick saved by Anthony Lopes.