Prosecutors seeking two-year prison for footballer Neymar

Prosecutors said they are seeking the same punishment for Neymar's father.

Prosecutors seeking two-year prison for footballer Neymar

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison sentence and a €10 million fine for footballer Neymar on corruption charges because of alleged irregularities during his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to Barcelona.

Prosecutors said they are seeking the same punishment for Neymar's father and former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell if convicted. Rosell would face an additional three years over fraud charges.

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