Day: September 27, 2014

Case against Barca chief over Neymar dropped

Case against Barca chief over Neymar dropped

Prosecutors in Spain have dropped charges against Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu over alleged tax irregularities concerning the signing of Brazil star Neymar, according to a judgement made public on Friday.

Catalonia defies Madrid and calls referendum

Catalonia defies Madrid and calls referendum

UPDATED: Catalonia's president on Saturday formally called a referendum to decide whether Spain's richest region should be independent, defying Madrid which has vowed to block the move.