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Brazilian court freezes Neymar's assets - including yacht and jet

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The federal court in the state of Sao Paulo has taken action against the Barcelona star, who has been accused of tax evasion back in his homeland.

Barcelona forward Neymar has had assets frozen back in his native Brazil.

The 24-year-old is facing charges of tax evasion between 2011 and 2013, but has denied any wrongdoing.

The federal court in the state of Sao Paulo has intervened to block $50 million worth of his assets, however, with a yacht, a jet, properties and three companies belonging to his family all affected.