Neymar’s assets frozen for tax evasion

Barcelona star Neymar has seen assets worth almost €45m including a yacht, a jet, and several properties frozen by the authorities in Brazil.

A Sao Paulo court rejected an appeal from the Brazilian striker last week and started issuing warrants to freeze the assets, Brazilian media reported.

Last year, Neymar, his family, and related businesses were found guilty of evading 63m reals (€14.2m) in taxes between 2011 and 2013 when he was playing for Brazilian club Santos. He has denied any wrongdoing.