Berlin (DPA)
A news report said Neymar, the star of the Brazilian national team and 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 concerns possible irregularities in his transfer from Brazilian Santos to Barcelona in 2013.
Neymar is expected to play at Paris Saint-Germain against Marseille on Sunday and the Brazilian star has denied any wrongdoing.
The picture is not yet clear on the date and duration of his appearance before the Spanish court in Barcelona.
In addition to the two-year prison sentence, the Barcelona prosecutor is demanding a fine of ten million euros. $ 9 million “if Neymar is found guilty.
However, prison sentences of two years or less are generally suspended in Spain if the accused has no criminal record.
