In what some have dubbed 'Neymargate', the transfer of the Brazilian forward to Barcelona in June 2013 has cast a rare shadow over the Spanish giants.
'Neymargate' —
In what some have dubbed 'Neymargate', the transfer of the Brazilian forward to Barcelona in June 2013 has cast a rare shadow over the Spanish giants.
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Sandro Rosell quits as Barcelona president a day after a Spanish judge ordered an inquiry into Neymar's transfer, with former vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu moving into the hot seat.
Over and Out —
Sandro Rosell quits as Barcelona president a day after a Spanish judge ordered an inquiry into Neymar's transfer, with former vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu moving into the hot seat.
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Neymar is mobbed by members of the public in Rio's Maracana after his starring role -- voted best player in addition to being top goalscorer -- during Brazil's Confederations Cup triumph on home soil last year.
Golden Boy —
Neymar is mobbed by members of the public in Rio's Maracana after his starring role -- voted best player in addition to being top goalscorer -- during Brazil's Confederations Cup triumph on home soil last year.
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Neymar Senior, picture on the left, represents his son, seen here alongside former Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as well as his onetime playing partner at Santos, Paulo Henrique Ganso.
Family Affair —
Neymar Senior, picture on the left, represents his son, seen here alongside former Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as well as his onetime playing partner at Santos, Paulo Henrique Ganso.
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World Cup winner Ronaldo, seen here playing for Corinthians against Neymar's Santos in 2009, is one of several individuals involved in the Barca star's business affairs.
Past and Present —
World Cup winner Ronaldo, seen here playing for Corinthians against Neymar's Santos in 2009, is one of several individuals involved in the Barca star's business affairs.
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Neymar rose to prominence at Pele's former club Santos. In 2010, he led the club to their first Copa Libertadores title since Pele's days, with Neymar scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 aggregate win over Uruguay's Penarol in the final.
Emulating Pele —
Neymar rose to prominence at Pele's former club Santos. In 2010, he led the club to their first Copa Libertadores title since Pele's days, with Neymar scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 aggregate win over Uruguay's Penarol in the final.
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Neymar waves to the crowds after signing a five-deal with Barcelona, but the full nature of the transfer is now under investigation.
'More than a Club' —
Neymar waves to the crowds after signing a five-deal with Barcelona, but the full nature of the transfer is now under investigation.
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Barcelona is a club that has grown its off-field image to accompany its stunning on-field success, with the Spanish side having been crowned kings of Europe four times. Here, Neymar accompanies Alexis Sanchez during a charity visit to Barcelona's Hospital del Mar.
Business as Usual —
Barcelona is a club that has grown its off-field image to accompany its stunning on-field success, with the Spanish side having been crowned kings of Europe four times. Here, Neymar accompanies Alexis Sanchez during a charity visit to Barcelona's Hospital del Mar.
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Now vice president, Javier Faus (on the right) recently suggested that Barcelona may sell the Camp Nou's title rights to fund a 600m Euro redevelopment of the stadium.
Controversial move? —
Now vice president, Javier Faus (on the right) recently suggested that Barcelona may sell the Camp Nou's title rights to fund a 600m Euro redevelopment of the stadium.
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