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Calm down internet! Why Neymar is NOT going to jail

Contrary to the internet's wild reaction, Barcelona forward Neymar will NOT be going to jail any time soon on corruption charges.

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Yes, prosecutors in Spain are requesting two years jail for the Brazilian footballer but, in reality, he wouldn't actually spend any time behind bars.

WHY WON'T NEYMAR GO TO JAIL?

The reason Neymar won't go to jail is that is he has no previous convictions and the prosecution, led by Jose Perals, are seeking just two years - which under Spanish law means the time can be served under probation.