Preamble
Last summer, Neymar’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was even covered by media outlets that traditionally do not focus on sports news.
The unprecedented amount paid by PSG and the way Neymar left FC Barcelona contributed to the great repercussion of his transfer, not to mention that he is one of the three best football players in the world and will certainly help the French League to reach a higher level.
In terms of business, as soon as the transfer was completed many experts began to calculate the return that Neymar’s brand and performance would bring to PSG and French football, and how the club would benefit from his presence to improve the contracts with its stakeholders.
From a legal perspective, however, the non-consensual transfer provoked numerous debates about its disciplinary consequences and whether or not the solidarity contribution...
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