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Neymar cleared of tax evasion in Brazil

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The Brazilian superstar has learned of the "termination of proceedings regarding the complaint on tax evasion", his father said in a statement

Barcelona star Neymar has been cleared of tax evasion in Brazil, according to a statement released by his father.

The forward was fined €56.7 million last year for failing to report earnings from his contracts with Brazilian club Santos, Barcelona and his sponsors between 2011 and 2014.

But after the appeals process was completed by a court, Neymar was cleared of any wrongdoings and his case has been "officially closed," Neymar Sr said.

"It is with great joy the we received the news of the termination of proceedings regarding the complaint on tax evasion directed by the Federal Public Ministry," Neymar Sr said in a statement.