UEFA Launches Formal Proceedings Concerning Pedro Neto After Altercation on Paris St-Germain Youth Assistant.

UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's the Portuguese international following an incident where he pushed over a ball boy during a Champions League loss by Paris St‑Germain.

The 26-year-old, Pedro Neto, shoved the boy during added time of the last-16 first leg in Paris – a match in which Chelsea lost heavy defeat – which caused him falling from his seat.

This provoked a confrontation involving both sets of players.

Uefa said the case has been opened against the player for "conduct contrary to sporting spirit" as per UEFA's code.

"Disciplinary officials will decide on this case at a later date," European football's governing body announced.

Neto said sorry after the match attributing it to getting swept up "in the intensity of the match" when he sought to get back the ball.

"That is not who I am. It happened in the passion of the game and I offer my apologies. I gave him my shirt. I deeply regret it - an apology is necessary," Neto explained to broadcasters.

"I have limited French, and [Portugal team-mate] Vitinha stepped in and explained to him that it was a momentary lapse.

"Finally he saw the funny side and I gave him my shirt apologising many times. He understood it was a mistake and was happy with the outcome."

The London club face Paris St-Germain next Tuesday in the second leg, after a match against Newcastle to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in domestic competition.