Neymar thanks supporters amid rape inquiry

Brazilian footballer Neymar has thanked his supporters after giving a statement to police regarding a rape investigation.

The player, on crutches due to sport-related injuries, briefly addressed the waiting media after leaving a Rio de Janeiro police station.

"I want to say thank you for the well wishes, and say that I have felt very loved," he said.

A woman has claimed that Neymar raped her in a Paris hotel room in May. He denies the accusations.