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'I believe him' – Brazil president standing by Neymar amid rape allegations

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has offered his support to Neymar as the Paris Saint-Germain forward faces allegations of sexual assault – allegations that the player strenuously denies.

Sao Paulo police recently confirmed to Goal that there has been a complaint made against the player from a Brazilian woman he met in Paris.

The police would not discuss details of the ongoing case, which was filed by a woman on May 31.

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Brazilian outlet UOL was the first to report the accusations and claim statements made to authorities are being kept confidential.