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      Calls for Neymar to face FIVE YEARS in prison as Brazil superstar goes on trial over 2013 transfer to Barcelona

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      A BRAZILIAN investment firm has called for Neymar to be put in prison for FIVE YEARS on fraud and corruption charges.The 30-year-old will stand trial in Barcelona on Monday just weeks before he is due to run out for Brazil at the World Cup.
      Neymar will stand trial in Barcelona on MondayCredit: Getty
      Neymar is accused of fraud and corruption relating to his move to Barcelona from SantosCredit: AFP – Getty
      Neymar faces charges over his move from Santos to Barcelona in 2013.
      Investment firm DIS owned 40 per cent of the rights to Neymar at the time of the transfer.
      But the company argue they lost out on a fair share of the fee because the now Paris Saint-Germain star was sold for below his value.
      Barcelona paid €57.1million (£50m) at the time to sign Neymar from the Brazilian club, with €40m (£35m) of that paid to his family.
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      DIS invested €2m (£1.7m) in buying a chunk of Neymar’s rights when he was 17, and received a 40 per cent share of the €17.1m (£15m) leftover from the transfer.
      And they argue they should have received more money.
      A DIS lawyer said yesterday: “Neymar’s rights have not been sold to the highest bidder. There were clubs that offered up to 60m euros.”
      His lawyers argued that “The rules of free competition do not operate since the transfer from one club to another depends on the free will of the player.”
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      They added: “The player is not a service or a commodity. He is a person of his own free will.”
      Neymar previously denied the fraud and corruption allegations but lost a Spanish High Court appeal in 2017, so the trial has now been called by Spanish prosecutors.
      He has to be there for the first day of the trial on Monday, but it’s unknown if he will have to stay for the entire two-week hearing.
      Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison sentence for Neymar and a €10m (£8.6m) fine.
      Neymar’s two parents, Barcelona, Santos, ex-Barca presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, plus ex-Santos president Odilio Rodrigues are all also standing trial.
      Like Neymar, Rosell has previously denied any wrongdoing.
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      DIS want Rosell and Bartomeu to be jailed along with Neymar, as well as being slapped with a whopping €149m (£129m) fine.
      Meanwhile Spanish prosecutors want Rosell to be jailed for five years and Barca handed an €8.4m (£7.3m) fine.
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      Neymar’s lawyers have said Spanish courts “lack jurisdiction to prosecute the Neymar family” because the transfer involved Brazilian nationals and happened in Brazil.
      The alleged crimes are not punishable in the South American country, and Neymar’s lawyers said the transfer had not broken any Fifa regulations.
      Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013 from Brazilian club SantosCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Neymar played for Barca for four years before joining PSGCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Inside incredible PSG squad split with just FOUR stars in Kylian Mbappe’s corner as Neymar clique dominate dressing room

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has just FOUR allies left in the Paris Saint-Germain squad, according to reports.The French champions are in crisis mode after it emerged this week that Mbappe wants to LEAVE in January.
      Kylian Mbappe is running out of allies at PSG amid his transfer bombshellCredit: AFP
      Neymar has the backing of most of his team-matesCredit: Rex
      Just five months after penning a £650,000-a-week contract extension, the 23-year-old has asked out as he feels “betrayed” by the club’s hierarchy.
      This has reportedly gone down badly with the majority of the squad, who are tired of Mbappe’s antics and feel that he has been given everything he could have wanted.
      The Frenchman’s relationship with Neymar has come under the microscope, with the two having repeatedly clashed.
      Mbappe reportedly wanted PSG transfer chief Luis Campos, with whom he is close, to get rid of the Brazilian in the summer.
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      The two were involved in an on-pitch argument in August, when Neymar demanded to take a penalty during a clash with Montpellier, after Mbappe had missed one earlier in the 5-2 win.
      Unfortunately for Mbappe, far more of the squad appear to be on the Brazilian’s side.
      According to L’Equipe, PSG’s sizeable South American and Spanish-speaking contingent are fed up with him, and are backing Neymar in the dispute.
      Brazilian centre-back Marquinhos is a key ally of his compatriot, who has been in blistering form this season.
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      Of the remaining members of the squad, only Presnel Kimpembe, Nordi Mukiele, Hugo Ekitike and Achraf Hakimi are backing Mbappe.
      It’s claimed the 2018 World Cup winner was left livid with PSG’s summer transfer business.
      Campos and Co recruited seven new stars; Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Ekitike, Mukiele, Renato Sanches, Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Soler.
      But it’s claimed Mbappe was desperate for them to sign Robert Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva and Milan Skriniar.
      Mbappe is also said to be unhappy with how he has been deployed by boss Christophe Galtier.
      After PSG’s 0-0 draw with Reims last week, he wrote on Instagram: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      Mbappe’s use of #pivotgang caused a stir – suggesting he is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      Ahead of Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Benfica, Campos attempted to calm the situation.
      He told French broadcaster Canal Plus: “Mbappe has never told me about his intention to leave in January. We speak with him, Messi, Ney… we’re very happy to be here.
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      “We have to be very clear that this isn’t a declaration – it is news that has come out a few hours before a very important match against Benfica.”
      Mbappe scored from the penalty spot in the draw, although Lionel Messi’s stony-faced reaction to the goal was captured by TV cameras.
      Marquinhos is a key ally of NeymarCredit: Getty
      Nemar, 30, has the backing of the South Americans and Spanish speakers in the PSG squadCredit: AP More

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      PSG ‘ran smear campaign against Kylian Mbappe and hired army of fake Twitter followers to criticise star’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN allegedly ran a smear campaign against striker Kylian Mbappe, even hiring Twitter followers to criticise the French star.Reports surfaced on Tuesday night suggesting that Mbappe wants to leave the club as early as January.
      Mbappe’s relationship with PSG is reportedly “completely broken”Credit: Getty
      It is claimed the relationship between the player and club is “completely broken” and that there is “no way back”.
      Now more detail has come out, with a Mediapart investigation alleging that PSG have created fake Twitter accounts to lead campaigns against various outlets and employees of the club.
      One of those is reportedly star player Mbappe.
      An example given comes from March 2019 when there was speculation surrounding Mbappe joining Real Madrid.
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      The forward came out and stated he was happy at PSG despite them having just been eliminated from the Champions League.
      And an account going by the name of Paname Squad – which Mediapart allege was provided with information by PSG – congratulated Mbappe on his decision, while insisting he “work in silence”.
      The same account then slammed the decision to give him the Ligue 1 player of the year award.
      Meanwhile, PSG have denied allegations accusing them of creating a smear campaign.
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      The club say they have “never contacted an agency in order to damage individuals or institutions”.
      Mbappe only signed a new deal with PSG in the summer – which made him the highest-paid player in world football.
      Now he is seeking a way out of the club, with Real Madrid and Liverpool both being linked with a move for the World Cup winner.
      Just hours after it was revealed that Mbappe wants a transfer away from the French capital, sensational reports stated he had already signed a deal to join Real Madrid. More

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      Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares hints he’ll QUIT Gunners permanently after earning rave reviews during Marseille loan transfer

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      NUNO TAVARES has admitted that he wanted an option to buy included in his Marseille loan.The Arsenal flop has excelled since his temporary switch to Ligue 1 – bagging three goals in nine top flight appearances.
      Nuno Tavares has impressed for MarseilleCredit: Reuters
      He has also started all three of Marseille’s Champions League clashes this season – earning calls for a potential Portugal World Cup inclusion in the process.
      Tavares, 22, has reflected on his brilliant start to life in the South of France… and where it went wrong for him in North London, saying: “At Arsenal, I do not know if it was a problem of competition with Kieran Tierney, but for me, that’s not even the point.
      “I came to Marseille to finally be able to play in my position.
      “When signing with OM, I wanted to have an option to buy, but Arsenal refused.
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      “With my agents, we always wanted this purchase option, but Arsenal didn’t.
      “Now I’m at OM, and with or without an option, I’m happy. At Arsenal, I would have probably only played in the cup.
      “I came to Marseille to play in my position, in the Champions League, in the league and in the cup. Marseille gave me this opportunity.”
      Tavares has been playing as a left wing-back for OM, and has relished being an undisputed starter.
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      Speaking to French paper La Provence, he added: “I’m good here. I feel good here and it shows in the matches.
      “On top of that, Marseille feels very similar to Lisbon: the streets, the city, the climate, the sun.”
      Tavares joined the Gunners for around £8million in 2021.
      He is under contract with the North Londoners for three more seasons.
      The Portugal Under-21 international made 28 appearances in all competitions last term – drawing criticism for his performances.
      Arsenal signed Oleksandr Zinchenko in the summer to compete with Tierney – while they opted to select Takehiro Tomiyasu at left-back last weekend.
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      On Tavares’ summer departure, boss Mikel Arteta said at the time: “It’s announced, it’s official and for Nuno’s development I think it’s going to be really important.
      “Obviously we have recruited Oleks in that position and we have Kieran as well which is two really really good and strong players in that position.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘at breaking point with PSG and feels BETRAYED after failed transfers – as club demand £300m fee’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE feels “betrayed” by Paris Saint-Germain after the French champions failed to land his summer targets, according to reports.The forward put an end to months of speculation last May by finally penning what at the time was thought to be a three-year contract extension at PSG.
      Kylian Mbappe is unhappy at Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Rex
      L’Equipe have revealed all about Mbappe’s unhappiness
      It has now emerged that the £650,000-a-week contract was a two-year deal – with Mbappe possessing the option to extend it for a third.
      The prospect of him doing so feels remote, however, with the 23-year-old reportedly already seeking a move, sensationally demanding that PSG sell him in January after a breakdown in their relationship.
      French paper L’Equipe claim that Mbappe wanted his team to sign Robert Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva and Milan Skriniar during the summer.
      PSG ditched former transfer chief Leonardo and appointed Luis Campos in a bid to keep Mbappe happy.
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      And Campos did seal seven signings – recruiting Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Hugo Ekitike, Nordi Mukiele, Renato Sanches, Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Soler.
      But these stars do not appear to have appeased Mbappe.
      The 2018 World Cup winner is also claimed to have wanted to see the back of Neymar – with the two having reportedly clashed.
      Mbappe would like the Brazilian’s spot on the wing, although Neymar has begun the season in sparking form.
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      The former Barcelona star has 11 goals and nine assists in 15 appearances in all competitions to date.
      Mbappe is also said to be unhappy with how he has been deployed by boss Christophe Galtier.
      After PSG’s 0-0 draw with Reims last week, he wrote on Instagram: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      Mbappe’s use of #pivotgang caused a stir – suggesting he is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      PSG have slapped a £300million asking price on Mbappe – but will NOT sanction a move to Real Madrid.
      Mbappe has never told me about his intention to leave in JanuaryLuis Campos
      Liverpool are another team that he has considered in the past, although Jurgen Klopp previously admitted that the Reds cannot afford to sign him.
      Mbappe was in action last night just hours after news of his desire to leave broke – finding the net from the penalty spot as PSG drew 1-1 with Benfica in the Champions League.
      Asked about the chaos surrounding the club by Canal Plus, Campos said: “Mbappe has never told me about his intention to leave in January. We speak with him, Messi, Ney… we’re very happy to be here.
      I spoke a lot with Kylian at the start of the season and I was very attentive to his commentsChristophe Galtier
      “We have to be very clear that this isn’t a declaration – it is news that has come out a few hours before a very important match against Benfica.”
      Galtier, meanwhile, played down Mbappe’s complaints – adding: “I spoke a lot with Kylian at the start of the season and I was very attentive to his comments when he was playing for France, saying that he felt better in Les Bleus’ attacking set-up.
      “Across pre-season we spoke with Luis Campos and the president [Nasser Al-Khelaifi] to get a fourth striker, with a different profile, who would allow for two strikers and for Kylian to play as much as possible in his preferred area.
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      “Kylian sometimes finds himself in the middle and he gets the impression that he’s a pivot. But he’s a smart player who’s capable of adapting.”
      Lionel Messi missed last night’s game, but cameras captured his stony-faced reaction to Mbappe’s penalty in the stands.
      Mbappe has reportedly clashed with NeymarCredit: Rex More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘would rather play with Lionel Messi than Neymar’ as PSG ace believes only two of three stars can flourish

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE remains the talk of the town in Paris and it could see Neymar drop out of the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI. New boss Christophe Galtier overhauled the team’s structure and seemed to have finally unearthed the recipe to unlocking the Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi front three.
      Kylian Mbappe, back, believes a duet between him and Lionel Messi would work better than with NeymarCredit: Reuters
      However, despite their form playing together, Mbappe believes three really is a crowd and just two of their trio can truly flourish together.
      And of the three, he believes the dynamic duo should be himself and Messi – even though the Argentine is expected to quit the club next summer.
      Relations between Mbappe’s camp and PSG are said to be at “a breaking point” due to “war inside” the club – stemming from the Frenchman’s demands.
      Despite the red-hot form of Neymar and Messi, Mbappe remains the centre of discussion surrounding the club.
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      His power-plays behind the scenes and football politics have seemingly not gone unnoticed from team-mates and fans.
      Neymar openly criticised the 2018 World Cup winner with a series of liked tweets.
      The pair were since hauled in for talks but the relationship off-pitch appears to be far from ideal.
      And with apparent promises from the club’s hierarchy not being kept, Mbappe has been making the case to leave the club despite signing a bumper contract as recently as this summer.
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      Retired legends have pleaded with Mbappe to do what is right for the team rather than himself.
      Thierry Henry compared his own time at Barcelona with that of Mbappe’s, revealing he hated playing on the wing but did it for the sake of the team.
      However, in terms of his future, Mbappe will not be allowed to join Real Madrid under any circumstances – with PSG to only entertain offers from other clubs. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Kylian Mbappe message on PSG manager’s notebook hours after striker ‘demanded transfer’

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      FOOTBALL fans have spotted an interesting Kylian Mbappe-related message on the back of PSG manager Christophe Galtier’s notepad.The cameras cut to the French coach during his side’s 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
      Reports emerged on Tuesday stating Mbappe wants to leave PSGCredit: Getty
      The back of Galtier’s notepad read “Kylian pref (the right)”Credit: GET FRENCH FOOTBALL NEWS TWITTER
      And some keen-eyed viewers watching the match realised that a note on the back read “Kylian pref (the right)”.
      The short message is thought to relate to a social media post Mbappe shared after PSG’s goalless draw with Reims at the weekend.
      He posted a picture of himself with the hashtag “pivot gang” – something Get French Football News say relates to him not wanting to play up front on his own.
      So Galtier’s note appears to relate to Mbappe wanting to be on the flank as oppose to playing through the middle.
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      And it comes just hours after reports that the French international wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions in January.
      According to Marca, the relationship between Mbappe and PSG is “completely broken” and there is “no turning back”.
      Journalist Daniel Riolo of RMC said: “He is in a negative spirit to the point that he himself says he will leave PSG in January if there is an opening.
      “But in any case at the end of the season, it’s over. He’s fed up!”
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      PSG’s sporting director Luis Campos then came out and denied those reports.
      He told Canal Plus: “I am with Kylian Mbappe every day. He has never talked to me about leaving in January.
      “It’s not a statement from the player, it’s [from the press], and to have such information before a match like this is very serious.
      “That’s why I’m here, to deny and say clearly that Kylian Mbappe has never spoken to me or to the president [Nasser Al-Khelaifi] to leave PSG in January.”
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      Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as PSG took the lead against Benfica on Tuesday evening.
      But Benfica then got a penalty of their own in the second half and Joao Mario tucked it away to earn the Portuguese side a point in the French capital. More

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      ‘Grow up’ – Arsenal and Chelsea legend Emmanuel Petit slams Kylian Mbappe and claims PSG star ‘annoys everybody’

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit has blasted Kylian Mbappe and claimed the PSG star “annoys everybody”. The Frenchman’s comments come following incredible reports today that the 23-year-old wants out of Paris as soon as possible.
      Mbappe is enjoying life on the pitch this season but off it the star finds himself frequently attracting headlinesCredit: Rex
      Liverpool are also believed to be the only club who can land him in January.
      Mbappe signed a new big-money contract only months ago but his relationship with the staff hierarchy is now “completely broken”, according to Marca.
      Relations with the manager also seem to be rocky, with Mbappe appearing to criticise his tactics following a frustrating 0-0 draw at the weekend.
      But Petit has hit out at his fellow Frenchman and accused him of a lack of respect.
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      The former Chelsea midfielder told RMC Sport: “He annoys everyone today. He makes it personal all the time. He even puts himself above the institution. Has everything that has happened in recent months gone to his head? 
      “You were on the right side when you arrived at PSG, then you were on the left. Now you are in the centre. But it’s never fixed on the pitch. The players up front spend their time moving around and switching in their respective area.
      “The club is more important than any one player. Today, Mbappe’s statements are irrelevant and show a lack of respect for the institution, but also for his partners.
      “Because by saying that, he is targeting his coach but also certain players. I find that regrettable.”
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      Mbappe has become involved in several noteworthy spats in recent weeks.
      The ex-Monaco man posted the phrase “#pivotman” on his Instagram story following PSG’s goalless draw with Reims on the weekend in what was perceived as a dig at Christophe Galtier’s tactics.
      He quickly deleted the post.
      Mbappe also appears to have not won favour with some of his teammates, with Leandro Paredes providing a cold response when asked about his relationship with the Frenchman.
      He said: “I am not the one to talk about him. I had a connection with the ones I had a relationship with. But the ones I didn’t have a relationship with, I can’t tell you about them.”
      Mbappe also indicated he had a frosty relationship with Neymar amid reports of a rift in the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room.
      And the goal-scoring star also found himself making headlines on international duty as he became embroiled in a debate over KFC and advertising.
      For all the noise that surrounds him off the field, he continues to be a phenomenal presence on it.
      He, Neymar and Messi have combined several times to score beautiful goals, with Mbappe already hitting the net 11 times in 12 games in Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season. More