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Explained: Neymar's court case, jail sentence and what it means for Barcelona

Goal takes a closer look at the saga as it was announced that the Brazilian will have to stand trial for corruption charges

It is the case that will not go away for Neymar and Barcelona. The 25-year-old is in the news once again after it was confirmed on Thursday that the Brazilian will be forced to stand trial to defend himself against corruption charges in court.

It is the latest development in a saga that has dragged on ever since Neymar moved from Santos to Barcelona in the summer of 2013 and here, Goal takes a closer look at how the case started, what has happened up until now and what it means for both the player and the Catalan club.