Neymar out of PSG squad as sporting director confirms transfer talks are 'advanced'
Football | August 11, 2019 9:18 ISTBrazilian star Neymar has been left out of PSG's opening game of Ligue 1 amid speculations over his departure from the club.
Brazilian star Neymar has been left out of PSG's opening game of Ligue 1 amid speculations over his departure from the club.
When asked if Neymar's arrival would unbalance the Barca squad, he replied, "that is supposing he arrives".
Amidst a series of speculations surrounding Neymar's transfer, Barcelona's vice-president Jordi Cardoner confirmed that the club has no intentions to bring the Brazilian star back this summer.
PSG star Kylian Mbappe has said that he wants teammate Neymar to stay at the club, amidst strong rumours that he could rejoin Barcelona this summer.
Prosecutors now have two weeks to decide whether to accept the police recommendation, to pursue additional investigations or to seek an indictment of Neymar.
Brazilian model Najila Trindade has accused the 27-year-old striker of raping her in a Paris hotel in May. He denied the accusation and says their relations were consensual.
Neymar will also be on the sideline during the French Super Cup on August 3 in China against Stade Rennais FC.
Neymar was sidelined from the Copa America after suffering an ankle ligament injury in Brazil's 2-0 friendly victory over Qatar in Brasilia on June 5.
The former Barcelona and Santos star's absence coincides with speculation linking him with a return to the Camp Nou.
Police in Sao Paulo would be given 30 more days to look into the woman's claims.
Barcelona's vice-president Jordi Cardoner has quashed the rumours surrounding Neymar's return to the club.
Real Madrid have been mentioned as another possible destination, but Barca appear to be in the driving seat to take back the player who left them in the summer of 2017.
Philippe Coutinho scored a brace while Everton Soares scored the other as Brazil beat Bolivia 3-0 in the Copa America opener.
Brazil is all set to play in Copa America, beginning June 14 but the team would be without Neymar as he has been ruled out of the tournament due to an ankle injury.
Brazil's soccer confederation said in a statement early on Thursday that Neymar had a ligament rupture in his ankle and will not recover in time to play the South American tournament.
Neymar felt the injury shortly after Richarlison scored Brazil's first goal at 22 minutes. He was replaced by Everton.
Among the materials released were messages Neymar exchanged between March and May with the alleged victim and intimate photos of her.
The footballer has been accused of rape in a hotel in Paris. Neymar, however, has insisted that the act was consensual.
Neymar's father strongly denied the accusation and said it was an attempt to extort his son, reports Xinhua news agency.
It was another setback for Brazil's biggest star, who has only played four matches with Paris Saint-Germain since he returned from a broken metatarsal in his right foot on April 27.
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