Football star Neymar Jr. has made his statement at a police station in Rio de Janeiro following allegations of assault against a woman.
The Brazilian forward denied the claims made by Najila Trindade who appeared on Brazilian TV saying she wanted justice.
MasterCard has suspended their advertising campaign with the 27-year-old and sports brand Nike, which also sponsors him said they are "very concerned" and "will continue to closely monitor the situation."
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor reviews preparations for World Sports Summit
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has reviewed preparations for the inaugural World Sports Summit, which will be held at Madinat Jumeirah from December 29 to 30.
Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20I
Indonesia's Gede Priandana became the first bowler to claim five wickets in an over in a Twenty20 International, in a game against Cambodia in Bali on Tuesday.
Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery
Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year's World Cup.
Salah scores late winner as Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe
Mohamed Salah has snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday.
Sharjah Warriorz survive low-scoring thriller to beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Sharjah Warriorz have held their nerve to clinch a dramatic four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday.
