SI.com · May 28, 2021
Report: Nike, Neymar Split Stemmed From Sexual Assault Allegations
Nike and Brazilian soccer star Neymar cut ties last year, a decision that reportedly stems from allegations that the Paris Saint-Germain forward sexually assaulted a Nike employee, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The report cites documents reviewed and people familiar with the situation that say Neymar tried to force a female employee to perform oral sex at a New York City hotel room in 2016. The woman told friends and colleagues about the incident and filed a complaint in 2018.