Berlin (DPA)
A news report stated that Neymar, the star of the Brazilian national team and the French football team, Paris Saint-Germain, is required to appear in person before a Spanish court as part of his trial, which begins on Monday.
And the French newspaper “Le Parisien” indicated that the case relates to possible irregularities in his transfer from Brazilian Santos to Barcelona in 2013.
Neymar is expected to participate in Paris Saint-Germain once morest Marseille on Sunday, and the Brazilian star has denied any wrongdoing.
The picture is not yet clear regarding the date and length of his appearance before the Spanish court in Barcelona.
In addition to the two-year prison sentence, the Barcelona public prosecutor is asking for a fine of ten million euros. $9 million,” if Neymar is found guilty.
However, prison sentences of two years or less are usually suspended in Spain if the accused is without a criminal record.