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Fernandinho Says Neymar Has Support of Brazil Team After Rape Allegations

Brazil midfielder Fernandinho says Neymar has the support of the Brazil team after the Paris Saint-Germain forward was accused of raping a woman in Paris.

Tite's squad are currently preparing for the 2019 Copa America, which begins in Brazil on June 14, and Fernandinho says he believes his team-mate is innocent, according to Reuters.

"I heard about this with great sadness and I thought it strange," he said. "Fifteen days of travel until the girl denounced him. But I think this is going to be cleared up as soon as possible and I believe in Neymar's innocence.