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Supreme Court Clears Neymar in Transfer Fraud Case
23 Apr
Summary
- Supreme Court rejected appeals in a 2022 Barcelona court ruling.
- The court found no corruption or fraud in the transfer dealings.
- Prosecutors had sought prison time and a fine for Neymar.
The Supreme Court's Criminal Chamber has definitively rejected appeals concerning Neymar's 2022 transfer. The ruling upholds a prior decision by the Barcelona Provincial Court, which had determined that no criminal offense occurred during the acquisition. The court explicitly stated that the evidence presented demonstrates the prosecution's case lacked merit.
Further clarity was provided by the Supreme Court's statement that there was no corruption in the business dealings, nor any improper fraud. This applies to the player, his representatives, and FC Barcelona. Prosecutors had previously sought a two-year prison sentence for Neymar, alongside a €10 million fine, in a case initiated by the Brazilian investment firm DIS.
