RIO DE JANEIRO: A “major construction” project at Brazilian football star Neymar’s mansion in Rio de Janeiro state was halted on Thursday for “environmental infractions,” which could result in a fine of some US$1 million, authorities said.
The project was underway “without environmental authorization” on the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil national team player’s luxury property in Mangaratiba, some 130 kilometres (80 miles) from Rio de Janeiro, the mayor’s office said in a statement.
The authorities, alerted by complaints posted on social media, discovered “various environmental infractions,” including the diversion of a waterway, and…
