Neymar punished for referee Insult

Brazil's 19-year-old superstar Neymar revealed that he has been ordered to pay 6,000 euros ($8,000) in damages for branding a referee a "thief" on his Twitter account.
He also announced he would appeal against the decision of a court in Sao Paulo.

"It was never my intention to insult the referee," Santos wrote later on his personal website.

His lawyer was not even Neymar the author of the message criticizing the referee Sandro Ricci Meira appeared on his Twitter account after the loss of 2.4 Santos, Victoria in August 2010.

Counsel argued that the message was written by a friend of Neymar, who had access to the account.

Neymar said he deleted the message "immediately" after being informed of its existence.

"My mistake was not necessary precuations," he said.

The judge ruled that he "pay for this neglect," and advised him to ensure that "people can not be named for illegal means."

Neymar has some of the most prestigious clubs in Europe, including Spanish giants Real Madrid have been linked, but the Brazilian national team has recently extended his contract with Santos until 2014.

Neymar not interested in Barcelona or Real Madrid

Santos star Neymar has made it clear he has no intention of his current club Barcelona or Real Madrid did in January.

The Brazilian national team is constantly connected with the Spanish giants, but he reiterated Neymar is happy with life in Libertadores Cup winners and Santos wants to stay now.

"At the moment I would say no to Barcelona and Real Madrid," said the attacker difficult in a press conference.

"I think Santos to go now. Everybody knows it's a dream to play in Europe, but we have to do more work in this club."

"I have a contract until 2014 and plans to stay at least until that time. I do not know yet if I go to Europe in 2014."

Neymar recently signed a new contract with Santos, who became one of the highest paid player in the world.