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Neymar vs. Edinson Cavani row

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani takes the ball off Neymar before missing his penalty during his side's 2-0 win over Lyon

Paris Saint-Germain's mega-money project has hit an early snag as two of their star players have reportedly become embroiled in a row over who should be the penalty taker.

A 2-0 win over Lyon was marred by the incident, which saw £200m world-record summer signing Neymar try to take the spot-kick duties off his fellow South American.

Cavani won the argument, but saw his subsequent penalty saved and the two players reportedly needed to be kept apart by teammates in the dressing room as they continued their heated debate after the match.

Speculation has surfaced suggesting that Neymar has gone as far as to demand that PSG sell Cavani, who had scored in every game of the season prior to the match in question.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani takes the ball off Neymar before missing his penalty during his side's 2-0 win over Lyon
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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani takes the ball off Neymar before missing his penalty during his side's 2-0 win over Lyon
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani takes the ball off Neymar before missing his penalty during his side's 2-0 win over Lyon
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani takes the ball off Neymar before missing his penalty during his side's 2-0 win over Lyon
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Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan backs up his compatriot Edinson Cavani following his reported falling-out with Neymar.
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Neymar mounts Edinson Cavani during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
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Paris Saint-Germain defender Dani Alves reportedly attempts to broker peace between Neymar and Edinson Cavani after their penalty dispute at the weekend.
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring during the Champions League win over Celtic on September 12, 2017
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring during the Champions League win over Celtic on September 12, 2017
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Neymar mounts Edinson Cavani during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
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Neymar mounts Edinson Cavani during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring during the Champions League win over Celtic on September 12, 2017
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Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring during the Champions League win over Celtic on September 12, 2017
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