Al Hilal and Brazilian star Neymar Junior seemed destined for world domination when he left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain. Despite significant inflation in the market, the €222 million payout is still the move in football history. In France, the government is investigating a possible political crime.
According to MD, former MP Hugues Renson, of the Renaissance party, to which current President Emmanuel Macron belongs, and former PSG communication leader Jean-Martial Ribes are under investigation. Renson is said to have secured tax breaks for PSG in connection with the Neymar deal. , in exchange for tickets to Ribes’ PSG and other favours. Being influence peddling, this could result in a hefty penalty for Renson. It’s unclear what punishment, if any, Ribes and PSG would face.
Neymar has been injured lately after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament just weeks into his career in Saudi Arabia. After years of impressive performances, but with multiple injury problems and questions about his lifestyle, Neymar left PSG under a cloud that had a monetary burden on the club. .
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