Soccer-Nike says ended Neymar deal after non-cooperation in sexual-assault probe


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Brest v Paris St Germain - Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest, France - May 23, 2021 Paris St Germain's Neymar REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Nike Inc said on Thursday it ended its partnership with Brazilian soccer star Neymar last year because he refused to cooperate in an investigation into sexual assault allegations leveled against him by a Nike employee.

Neymar, who currently plays for Paris St Germain, denies the allegations, his spokeswoman said in a statement.

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