But it was the shrewd move by DeMaurice Smith and the NFLPA that really makes the deal kick up player salaries.

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Newspapers in Barcelona appear convinced that Neymar has already agreed to move to Camp Nou, where he would line up alongside four-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner Lionel Messi.

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