Barcelona Calls Emergency Board Meeting

Barcelona said its board of directors is calling an "extraordinary" meeting, fueling Spanish media reports that club president Sandro Rosell is under pressure to consider stepping down due to the lawsuit regarding Neymar's transfer.

Barcelona added in a statement that the meeting will take place on Thursday afternoon, a day after a judge agreed to hear a lawsuit brought by a Barcelona club member over the cost of Neymar's signing.

Club member Jordi Cases alleged Rosell misappropriated funds by hiding the real cost of the transfer behind false contracts.

Rosell said earlier this week that the cost of 57 million euros (then $74 million) announced at Neymar's presentation is correct.

Spanish media speculate Rosell may resign to save the club's image ahead of what could be a lengthy legal battle.