Neymar was fined 16 million Brazilian reais (about $3.33 million or €3.05 million) for illegally building an artificial lake at his property. The mansion, estimated to be worth millions, is located in the coastal town of Mangaratiba on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil.
According to reports, Neymar acquired the mansion in 2016 and the property spans around 10,000 square meters (2.5 acres), featuring amenities such as a helipad, spa, and gym.
The report also adds that the authorities found several environmental violations at the luxury property, where workers were building an artificial lake and beach.
It included “carrying out work subject to environmental control without authorization,” capture and diversion of river water without authorization, and “removal of land and suppression of vegetation without authorization.”
Authorities cordoned off the site last month and ordered all activity to cease, but Brazilian media reported that Neymar threw a party there and bathed in the lake.
Besides the fine, the case will also be investigated by other environmental control bodies, including the local attorney general’s office, the state civil police environmental protection office. Neymar’s spokesperson has declined to comment on the matter.
In terms of his club football future, Neymar has been linked with a move back to Barcelona. The Brazilian moved to PSG back in 2017 for a world record transfer fee. The 31-year-old, who has had mixed time in Paris, is now set for an exit from the club.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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