Paris Saint-Germain revealed on Saturday that Neymar transfer talks are "more advanced than before" after the Brazilian was dropped for the French champions' opening Ligue 1 match.

Neymar out of PSG opener, exit talks 'more advanced than before': Club

Brazilian prosecutors are dropping a rape case against soccer star Neymar, they said on Thursday, likely bringing an end to the most serious of charges against the Paris St Germain striker.

Prosecutors to drop rape charges against Neymar

A Brazilian judge on Friday dismissed the rape case against footballer Neymar citing insufficient evidence, a court spokesman told AFP. The decision -- the final episode in the rape case hanging over the Brazilian international superstar for months -- comes on the recommendation of prosecutors just over a month after police dropped the case citing lack of evidence.

Rape case dismissed against Brazilian football player Neymar: Court

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Neymar has praised Barcelona's Lionel Messi calling him the 'best player in the world' amid speculation of his returning to Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi is best player in the world, says Neymar amid Barcelona return speculations

Barcelona have re-signed left-back Marc Cucurella from Eibar after the 20-year-old's impressive first season in the Spanish top flight. A statement from the La Liga champions said they had exercised a buy-back clause in the player's contract for four million euros, less than two months after Eibar had agreed to sign him on a permanent basis for two million euros.

Barcelona re-sign youngster Marc Cucurella from Eibar

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Neymar posted a video featuring himself in a Barcelona shirt on social media on Saturday, raising more speculation that the Paris St Germain forward might return to his former club, but his public relations company said he would show up in Paris on Monday.

Neymar raises new speculation about Barca with social media post

Barcelona's Gerard Pique will be forced to pay ‎€2.1 million ($2.36 million) to Spain's tax authorities after his conviction for rights-image fraud was confirmed, a legal source told AFP on Wednesday.

Barcelona's Gerard Pique handed €2.1 million tax bill

Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo says Neymar is free to leave the French champions but there have been no offers for him and only "superficial" talks with his former club Barcelona.

Neymar can leave PSG if we get an offer, says club director Leonardo

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said his club are aware that Neymar wants to leave Paris St Germain to return to the La Liga champions but the French club are reluctant to sell the Brazilian forward.

Neymar wants to leave PSG but they don't want to sell him: Barca president

Brazilian superstar Neymar wants to return to Barcelona two years after quitting the club to join Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona's vice-president said Thursday. "What is correct, at the current time, what I have read, what I have heard, which seems exact, is that Neymar wants to come back to Barcelona," Jordi Cardoner told a press conference at the Camp Nou.

Neymar wants Barcelona return, says club's vice-president

Neymar is ready to cut his salary by €12 million to leave Paris Saint-Germain as part of a "verbal agreement" reached between the Brazilian and Barcelona, according to reports in the Spanish press.

Neymar accepts pay-cut in 'verbal agreement' with Barcelona: Reports

Brazil star footballer Neymar Jr paid a visit to his teammates in Sao Paulo on Friday ahead of their third Copa America Group A match against Peru. Neymar suffered an ankle injury that ruled him out Copa America and in his absence, the team lacklustre.

Watch: Neymar visits his teammates ahead of Brazil's Copa America match against Peru

Brazilian football coach Tite gave guidance to Neymar to play for a club where he would feel happy as a person amid increasing rumours of the PSG player wishing to return to FC Barcelona.

Play where you feel happy, said Tite on Neymar leaving PSG

Paris St Germain forward Neymar's appeal against a three-match Champions League ban for insulting match officials following the French side's elimination from the competition last season has been rejected, UEFA said on Wednesday.

UEFA reject PSG's appeal to overturn Neymar's Champions League ban

Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar's off-pitch woes continue to mount, as Brazilian tax authorities put a freeze on dozens of his mansions and other properties amid a long-running tax dispute, local media reported Monday.

Brazil authorities put freeze on Neymar mansions amid tax dispute

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi warned Neymar and his other highly-paid stars on Sunday that they must shape-up or ship-out, claiming "celebrity behaviour" at the French champions will not be tolerated.

Shape-up or ship-out: Neymar in question as PSG chief blasts club's 'celebrity behaviour'

A brace from Philippe Coutinho handed hosts Brazil a winning start to the Copa America on Friday in a 3-0 victory over Bolivia as the absence of superstar Neymar was quickly forgotten.

Philippe Coutinho helps Brazil forget Neymar in winning Copa America start

Brazilian police questioned Neymar for five hours on Thursday over allegations he raped a woman he met through social media in a Paris hotel last month -- charges he has denied.

Neymar questioned for five hours by Brazil police over alleged rape charges

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi dethroned five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather as the highest paid athlete over the past year, according to the annual list published by business magazine Forbes on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi tops Forbes list of 'highest-paid athletes', beats Ronaldo, Neymar

Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo in Forbes top 100, Virat Kohli only Indian in list

Brazil expect to win every tournament they play, especially at home, but they go into next week’s Copa America without their talisman Neymar and lacking some of the sparkle that has long been their stock in trade.

Neymar's absence could be blessing in disguise for Copa America hosts Brazil

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The new lawyer of the woman at the centre of an alleged rape scandal involving Neymar is considering withdrawing from the case if his client fails to provide further evidence, Brazilian news website G1 reported.

New lawyer for Neymar's rape accuser considers dropping case: Report

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