Spanish prosecutors clear Neymar of fraud charges

The Spanish prosecutor's office cleared PSG winger Neymar of corruption and fraud charges during the transfer of a football player from Santos to Barcelona in 2013, according to Al Jazeera.

Neymar. Photo: gettyimages.com

The 30-year-old Brazilian faced a two-year prison term and a fine of 10 million euros in a case brought by the Brazilian investment company DIS, which owned 40% of the rights to Neymar when he was a Santos player.

Prosecutor Luis Garcia Canton, after all the accused had given their testimony, asked the judge to acquit all the defendants.

A source close to Neymar's family said their legal representatives would demand compensation from DIS.

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