What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Neymar's transfer case?

The Supreme Court rejected appeals and upheld a previous ruling that found no crime was committed during Neymar's 2022 transfer.

Were there allegations of corruption or fraud in Neymar's transfer?

Prosecutors had alleged corruption and fraud, seeking a prison term and fine for Neymar, but the Supreme Court found no evidence of such crimes.

Who filed the appeal against the ruling on Neymar's transfer?

Appeals were filed against the 2022 ruling from the Barcelona Provincial Court concerning the acquisition of the player, which the Supreme Court has now rejected.

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Supreme Court Clears Neymar in Transfer Fraud Case

23 Apr

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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.

Supreme Court Clears Neymar in Transfer Fraud Case

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.