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  • Construction halted on mansion of Brazilian soccer star Neymar

    Construction halted on mansion of Brazilian soccer star Neymar

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    RIO DE JANEIRO, June 22 (Reuters) – Construction on a mansion belonging to Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr was halted on Thursday due to environmental violations, officials said on Thursday, adding that the high-profile athlete could face a fine of at least $1 million.

    The residence is located in the coastal town of Mangaratiba on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro state.

    The luxury project violated rules regarding use and movement of fresh water sources, rock and sand, the local government said in a statement.

    If the violations are proved, Neymar Jr could be forced to pay at least 5 million reais ($1.05 million) in fines, according to the statement.

    Officials said that during their visit to the property to stop construction, the athlete’s father, Neymar da Silva Santos, insulted them. He was subsequently threatened with arrest but was ultimately not detained.

    A Neymar family spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.

    ($1 = 4.7729 reais)

    Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier; Writing by Peter Frontini and Carolina Pulice
    Editing by Shri Navaratnam

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  • Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions

    Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions

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    RABAT, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Morocco’s national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities.

    “Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by Qatar Airways,” the airline said in an emailed statement.

    The Qatari government’s international media office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

    Royal Air Maroc had previously said it would lay on 30 additional flights to help fans get to Qatar for Wednesday night’s semi-final game against France but on Tuesday a source at a RAM travel agency said only 14 flights had been scheduled.

    The cancellation of Wednesday’s seven scheduled flights means RAM was only able to fly the seven flights on Tuesday, leaving fans who had already booked match tickets or hotel rooms unable to travel.

    RAM said it would reimburse air tickets and apologised to customers.

    The RAM spokesperson did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. Qatar Airways did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.

    Reporting by Ahmed Eljechtimi; Additional reporting by Andrew Mills; Writing by Angus McDowall; Editing by Andrew Heavens

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