{"id":219099,"date":"2026-04-22T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-supreme-court-acquits-neymar-and-former-barca-directors-in-2013-signing-case\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:18:02","slug":"the-supreme-court-acquits-neymar-and-former-barca-directors-in-2013-signing-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-supreme-court-acquits-neymar-and-former-barca-directors-in-2013-signing-case\/","title":{"rendered":"The Supreme Court Acquits Neymar and Former Bar\u00e7a Directors in 2013 Signing Case"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Neymar Case Acquitted by Supreme Court<\/h2>\n

The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court has officially acquitted Neymar, along with former FC Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, and other club directors, from any wrongdoing in the high-profile 2013 transfer case. The ruling dismissed appeals from the Brazilian company DIS, a stakeholder in Neymar’s transfer from Santos Futebol Clube.<\/p>\n

The Origins of the Controversy<\/h2>\n

The series of events leading to the court case stretches back to 2009, when DIS acquired a portion of Neymar’s economic rights. These rights essentially entitled DIS to compensation when a transfer occurred. However, complications arose from contracts allegedly designed by FC Barcelona and Neymar\u2019s entourage.<\/p>\n

Complex Contractual Agreements<\/h3>\n

In 2011, Barcelona signed two contracts with Neymar and his father to secure the forward\u2019s future move to the club for a then-agreed sum of \u20ac40 million. When Barcelona brought the operation forward in 2013, they finalized the transfer for about \u20ac17 million, leading DIS to claim that the 2011 contracts were simulated, thereby reducing their share from the total cost.<\/p>\n

The Supreme Court’s Ruling<\/h2>\n

The recent decision by the Supreme Court reaffirmed the Provincial Court of Barcelona\u2019s ruling from 2022, concluding that no crime had been committed. The court stated that the contested contracts were not fictitious but rather aligned with a strategic sporting decision to secure Neymar against interest from competing clubs.<\/p>\n

No Evidence of Criminal Intent<\/h3>\n

According to the Supreme Court, the evidence showed that these contracts were legitimate and not designed to hide the actual transfer cost. The court emphasized that DIS received the payments it was entitled to from the 2013 transfer, but had no claim on earlier payments since no legal transfer had occurred at that time.<\/p>\n

Implications of the Decision<\/h2>\n

In light of this ruling, the court dismissed allegations of corruption and contractual fraud. If DIS felt aggrieved, they were directed to pursue remedies through civil, not criminal, channels.<\/p>\n

Cost Implications for DIS<\/h3>\n

The Supreme Court also criticized DIS for its \u201crecklessness and bad faith,\u201d leading to an order for them to cover litigation costs. This aspect of the ruling serves as a cautionary tale for other stakeholders involved in complex contractual negotiations.<\/p>\n

A Final Verdict<\/h2>\n

This acquittal marks a significant end to a long-running saga that had implications not just for Neymar and his immediate parties, but for football transfer protocols and practices. The Supreme Court\u2019s careful deliberation underlines the need for clarity when dealing with contracts that can affect multiple parties in the sports industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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