MADRID, Dhu-AlHijjah 22, 1437, Sep 23, 2016, SPA -- A case into alleged irregularities regarding the transfer of striker Neymar to Spanish club Barcelona has been reopened and the Brazil star could face a trial for fraud, a Madrid court said Friday, AP reported. The ruling came less than three months after National Court judge Jose de la Mata shelved the complaint brought by Brazilian investment group DIS against Neymar, his father, former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, Brazilian club Santos and its former president, Odilio Rodrigues. Prosecutors appealed and a group of judges ruled that there is still enough evidence to keep the case alive. The decision opens the way for a trial, although it could still be avoided if the parties reach a deal. Barcelona said it disagreed "with the reasoning for the decision to continue" the case. "Barcelona will maintain the thesis that it has defended all along, showing that all those being investigated are innocent," the club said in a statement. All parties being accused by prosecutors have denied wrongdoing. Neymar and his father, who acts as the player's agent, appeared at a Madrid court in February to defend themselves. -- SPA 23:19 LOCAL TIME 20:19 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w