Football: Neymar hits back at Nike over sexual assault probe
PARIS (REUTERS) – Brazilian soccer player Neymar hit back at sportswear maker Nike on Friday (May 28), saying the company’s statement that it terminated an endorsement deal because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee was “an absurd lie”. In a story first reported by the... » read more
Sports World: Prosecutors probe alleged Neymar party
Prosecutors probe alleged Neymar party RIO DE JANEIRO • Brazilian prosecutors said on Wednesday that they were investigating reports that football star Neymar has organised a New Year’s Eve mega-party at his luxury home near Rio de Janeiro, despite public health measures to curb rising Covid-19 deaths in Brazil. Details of the planned party were... » read more
Neymar ‘the bow and arrow’
MONTEVIDEO • At 28, Neymar may be on his way to becoming Brazil’s greatest-ever scorer but his coach Tite was reluctant to compare his current star with the legends just yet. The forward overtook Ronaldo and moved into second place behind Pele on Brazil’s all-time goalscoring list after notching a hat-trick in a 4-2 victory... » read more