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Brazil prosecutors probe Neymar's Barcelona move

Sao Paulo: Public prosecutors in Brazil have started investigation into Barcelona's signing of Neymar last year.In statement, the public ministry of Santos (MPF) - a branch of Brazil's public prosecutor's office - said it had


But Neymar Sr denied any irregularities over the 21-year-old's signing last June.

The scandal last week prompted former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell to resign amid claims that Barcelona paid above the disclosed transfer figure and misappropriated funds.

Rosell and Barcelona have denied any wrongdoing, saying they paid 57.1 million euros for the Brazilian, as originally reported by media.