Sandro Rosell could face eight years in jail

The Neymar case is just the latest in the controversies involving Barcelona President Sandro Rosell and he could face up to eight years in prison for forgery and for benefiting economically from contracts to promote a friendly between Brazil and Portugal back in 2008.

Prosecutors are looking at three million euros paid to the company Ailanto Marketing Ltda, a company owned by Sandro Rosell.

Other misdemeanors of the 49 year under investigation include allegedly receiving part of funds paid to the CBF (Brazilian Football Federation) by countries from around the world for friendlies against Brazil.

The Money was laundered through companies owned by him and headquarters in USA and Andorra.

Other Business dealings by Rosell are also being looked at too, which include his business dealings with ex-president of CBF Ricardo Teixeira and wife, Ana Carolina Wigand Pessanha Rodrigues.

An Extraordinary General meeting had been called by the club on Thursday.

Sandro Rosell has stepped down as Barcelona President with immediate effect