Accusation against Rosell

Spanish prosecutors to investigate Neymar contract

The Prosecutor's Office at the Spanish High Court has asked Judge Pablo Ruz to subpoena the documentation concerning Neymar's contract, so as to help rule on the validity of the embezzlement accusation submitted by Barcelona member Jordi Cases against club president Sandro Rosell.

Prosecutor José Perals has also demanded the release of the Barcelona Board of Directors' Financial Reports for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013. This request is laid out in a report filed by Perals, which also makes it clear that the High Court has the jurisdiction to investigate the allegations, since the alleged offence was perpetrated by a Spanish citizen overseas.

The documentation in question is considered essential to making a decision as to whether to pursue the issue. "Prior to ruling on whether the accusation can be heard, it is necessary to determine whether the points alleged by the plaintiff are true. This information has not previously been provided by the Barcelona president, neither to the Board of Directors, nor to the club members at the General Assembly, or through any other form of communication".