Advertise on podcast: Nike cut ties with Neymar after employee accused soccer star of sex

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Nike and soccer superstar Neymar split ways last year after the company started investigating an allegation by a Nike employee that he had sexually assaulted her, according to people familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Nike didn’t publicly give a reason for the early end to its endorsement deal with one of the world’s most recognizable sports stars. Nike’s marketing contract with the Brazilian athlete had another eight years remaining, according to a person familiar with the matter.