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Neymar and His Parents, Plus Bartomeu & Rosell All Threatened With Prison Time Over Corruption

Paris-Saint Germain star Neymar, along with his mother and father, and the current and former FC Barcelona presidents - Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell - have been threatened with prison time by Spanish authorities over corruption stemming from his controversial move from Santos to Barça. Both clubs are also being threatened with fines.

A panel made up of three judges will preside over the case of Neymar and Bartomeu, who are charged with deceiving the company DIS, who had 40% of the player’s rights.

The Brazilian company feel cheated by all four men over the signing of the player to the Catalans in 2013.