Spanish court drops fraud investigation against Neymar

Madrid: Spain’s High Court said on Friday it had dropped a fraud and corruption investigation into Brazilian football captain and Barcelona player Neymar saying no crime had been committed.

Charges were also dropped against his father and agent Neymar Da Silva Santos, former Barcelona president Sandro Rossell and ex-Santos president Odilio Rodrigues, according to a written ruling.

The charges related to Neymar’s transfer to Barcelona from Brazilian football club Santos three years ago.