Barcelona and Neymar may face sanctions following a complaint to FIFA from Santos
Friday 16 October 2015 15:43, UK
FIFA say they are analysing the claims made by Brazilian club Santos regarding Neymar's transfer to Barcelona two years ago.
Santos have filed a complaint to the game's governing body, alleging that the Brazilian international forward and his agent broke the terms of his contract by starting negotiations with Barcelona without their consent.
FIFA said on Friday that "the matter is currently pending and being investigated".
If FIFA rules in favour of Santos, it could lead to sanctions against Barcelona and Neymar.
Santos say they are not trying to cause problems for their former star, only attempting to "protect its rights and seek reparation of damages".
The Brazilian club said it lodged the formal complaint in May, and have only released a statement on the matter now due to Brazilian media reports which claimed they were demanding the player's suspension for six months.
"Santos has not made any additional request to FIFA (demanding a suspension)," the club said.
FIFA said it wouldn't comment "nor give an estimation of the time line" of the case.
