Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court that he intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office. This is the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of failing to pay more than one million euros ($1.1 million) due to undeclared earnings from image rights in 2014 and 2015 during his first…
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Barcelona lacks funds to register Olmo, Victor, says La Liga
La Liga said on Wednesday that Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain’s sports council (CSD) over the duo’s eligibility to play. In January, Barcelona announced a deal had been reached to sell VIP boxes at the club’s Camp Nou stadium, currently being rebuilt, worth a reported 100 million euros ($108 million), which gave them the financial fair play room for new licences for the players. La Liga said Barcelona used an…
Vini Jr. to Madrid Fans: I’m Here to Stay!
Vinicius Jr. has firmly dismissed rumors of a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia, declaring his intention to remain at Real Madrid for “many more years.” In an interview with club media published on Friday, the Brazilian forward emphasized the importance of continuing to make history with Real Madrid for himself and his family, expressing his hope for a long-term future with the team. This statement comes amidst reports from Spanish media of a substantial offer from a Saudi Arabian club, following the trend of high-profile players like Cristiano Ronaldo and…