Today, the trial of Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar began.
The 30-year-old Brazilian is accused of corruption.
If convicted, he faces up to two years in prison and fines of millions of kroner.
Brazilian superstar Neymar He is on trial in Spain. This is after a suspected corruption offense allegedly occurred in connection with his transfer from Santos FC to Barcelona in 2013.
The story has been a companion for many years. In short, it is about the deal being undervalued, after which a Brazilian company, which owned 40 percent of Neymar’s sports rights, filed a complaint, the Daily Mail wrote.
Barcelona claims that the transfer cost around 625 million Swedish kronor, while prosecutors suspect it should have cost around 900 million Swedish kronor.
Neymar appeared – but had to leave
On Monday, the 30-year-old star’s trial began – but it was short-lived.
After appearing in court with his mother, he was allowed to sit on the first day of the trial. the reason? He had played a match the night before – where he decided the only goal in the match against Marseille.
Neymar’s defense lawyer said he went to bed early in the morning after undergoing a drug test before traveling to Spain.
– The head of the court said: – I listened to the radio and performed tasks related to his profession.
Neymar is one of nine people charged in the case. His parents and the company running his business are also involved.
He is expected to return to court in the next few days to testify and if convicted, he risks two years in prison and a fine of just over SEK 100 million.
