Brazilian football player Neymar hit back at sportswear maker Nike yesterday, saying the company’s statement that it terminated an endorsement deal because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee was “an absurd lie”.
In a story first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Nike – which had Neymar on a long-term contract – said it terminated the deal last year after an employee came forward with what it said were “credible” allegations against the player.
Neymar, who plays for Paris St Germain, denies the allegations and said he did not know the employee in question.
