<p>Brazilian authorities said on Monday that soccer star Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for breaching environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.</p>.<p>The luxury project violated rules regarding the use and movement of freshwater sources, rock and sand, local authorities first alleged late last month and confirmed on Monday.</p>.<p>A spokesperson for Neymar declined to comment on the matter.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/neymar-expresses-desire-to-stay-with-paris-saint-germain-says-he-doesnt-need-to-prove-himself-1129403.html" target="_blank">Neymar expresses desire to stay with Paris Saint-Germain, says he doesn't need to prove himself</a></strong></p>.<p>His residence is located in the town of Mangaratiba on the southern coast of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state.</p>.<p>Mangaratiba's environmental body said in a statement on Monday that environmental infractions were made "in the construction of an artificial lake at the mansion."</p>.<p>Besides the fine, the case will be probed by the local attorney general's office, the state civil police and environmental protection office, among other environmental control bodies.</p>
<p>Brazilian authorities said on Monday that soccer star Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for breaching environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.</p>.<p>The luxury project violated rules regarding the use and movement of freshwater sources, rock and sand, local authorities first alleged late last month and confirmed on Monday.</p>.<p>A spokesperson for Neymar declined to comment on the matter.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/neymar-expresses-desire-to-stay-with-paris-saint-germain-says-he-doesnt-need-to-prove-himself-1129403.html" target="_blank">Neymar expresses desire to stay with Paris Saint-Germain, says he doesn't need to prove himself</a></strong></p>.<p>His residence is located in the town of Mangaratiba on the southern coast of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state.</p>.<p>Mangaratiba's environmental body said in a statement on Monday that environmental infractions were made "in the construction of an artificial lake at the mansion."</p>.<p>Besides the fine, the case will be probed by the local attorney general's office, the state civil police and environmental protection office, among other environmental control bodies.</p>