Barca president quits amid Neymar transfer probe


Barcelona president Sandro Rosell arrives for a news conference where he announced his resignation, at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona January 23, 2014. REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona president Sandro Rosell resigned on Thursday in the aftermath of a Spanish court's decision to investigate last year's signing of Brazil forward Neymar.

"The success the club has had has also come along with difficult moments for myself and my family," Rosell told a news conference after a board meeting held by the Spanish champions.

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