La Liga refuse to accept payment of Neymar's £222m release clause.

Neymar’s world-record deal will not be completed anytime soon as La Liga have refused to accept payment of the Brazilian’s  £222m release clause ahead of his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar’s representatives, Juan de Dios Crespo and Marcos Motta were at the league’s headquarters in Madrid to make the deposit but La Liga president, Javier Tebas, reportedly threatened and declined to accept the payment.

“We can confirm that the player’s lawyers came to the La Liga offices this morning to deposit the clause and that it has been rejected,”  “That’s all the information we are giving out at this moment.” A statement read.

“The LFP is surprised and does not understand the refusal of La Liga to simply accept the payment of the release clause for the player Neymar. The LFP asks La Liga to abide by the Fifa rules and its responsibilities. The LFP supports Paris Saint-Germain and wishes Neymar to join Ligue 1. The legal services of the LFP are in support and at the disposal of Paris Saint-Germain so that the Neymar contract is approved as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile, PSG have paid Neymar’s €222 million release cause in full to Barcelona. This development was revealed by the club in a statement on their website on Thursday afternoon.

‘On Thursday afternoon Neymar Jr’s legal representatives visited in person the Club’s offices and made the payment of 222 million euros in the player’s name with regards to the unilateral termination of the contract that united both parties. As such, the Club will pass on to UEFA the details of the above operation so that they can determine the disciplinary responsibilities that may arise from this case.’

Cristiano Ronaldo may be probed for his goal celebration in El Clasico.

Real Madrid talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal celebration after netting an equaliser at the 31st minute at the Nou Camp on Sunday has landed him into trouble. Now, that’s pretty weird!
The “calma calma” (calm down) celebration Ronaldo, has been deemed a provocative gesture by the Liga de Fútbol Profesional (LFP); the governing body of principal football leagues in Spain.
“We have to be careful with provocative gestures by a player when he scores a goal or with any other provocation or conduct that could incite violence among spectators. It must be sanctioned, from a fine up to a suspension. We will look into it.” LFP president, Javier Tebas said.

Barcelona could be sanctioned for "Ronaldo is a drunk" chants

The Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) are investigating Barcelona and will today decide if they are going to take actions against fans making inappropriate chants against Real Madrid player, Cristiano Ronaldo at Nou Camp, during their game against Levante on Sunday.
Barcelona fans allegedly chanted, “Cristiano is a drunk” during the game making mockery of the Portuguese who went out and celebrated his 30th birthday few hours after his team suffered a defeat.
Open chat