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Neymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer

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Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates his goal during a friendly soccer match betweenParis Saint-Germain and Gamba Osaka in Suita, western Japan, Monday, July 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Brazil forward Neymar will stand trial in Spain a month before the World Cup for alleged irregularities involving his transfer to Barcelona in 2013.

Neymar's parents, former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and both the club and Brazilian team Santos are also set to go on trial after a complaint brought by Brazilian investment group

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