Brazilian striker Neymar faces corruption trial in Spain

Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar arrives for a team training session at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, on October 31, 2016. (AFP)

Barcelona and Brazil striker Neymar faces trial for fraud, as a Spanish judge has accepted corruption charges against the footballer, regarding his transfer to the Catalan club.

The charges were dropped back in July, but the case was re-opened on Monday. Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu and former President Sandro Rosell are also set to stand trial following a complaint by Brazilian investment group, DIS.

The fund was entitled to 40 percent of Neymar's transfer from Brazilian side Santos in 2013, but claims it was short-changed because part of the transfer fee was concealed. Prosecutors now have 10 days to formalize their request for a trial.

 


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