FIFA to investigate Neymar complaint, over unpaid Barcelona loyalty bonus

FIFA is investigating a complaint made by Neymar in relation to an unpaid loyalty bonus from his time at Barcelona.

Barca are refusing to pay €26 million, which was included in the contract extension he signed with the club last October, to the Brazil star and his father.

The club say that Neymar was in breach of the terms of that contract when he negotiated with Paris Saint-Germain prior to his world-record €222m transfer, meaning the clause in the deal stipulating the bonus is null and void.

Neymar's father, who also acts as his agent, accused Barca of "blackmail" in their refusal to pay and FIFA is now looking into the matter.

A spokesperson from world football's governing body said: "The matter ... is pending and being investigated. As a result, we are not in a position to comment on it."

UCJ, UNILORIN.