Football
Tax & Regulation | 12 Jun 17
Newcastle Utd launches legal action against HMRC tax raids
A UK high court has banned HMRC from examining material seized from Newcastle United’s football stadium following a legal challenge mounted by the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces possible tax fraud charges
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is facing possible tax fraud charges in Spain, days after fellow football legend and Spanish club rival Lionel Messi had his 21-month jail term for similar charges upheld.
Spain upholds jail sentence against Lional Messi
Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld a 21-month jail term handed down last year to Barcelona football player Lionel Messi and his father, although the pair are unlikely to go to prison.
French authorities raid soccer stars’ homes in tax probe
The homes of Paris Saint-Germain players Angel Di Maria and Javier Pastore were searched on Tuesday morning by French anti-corruption officers, in the latest tax fraud probe to rock the football industry.
Colombia’s Falcao accused of €5.5m tax fraud in Spain
Colombian footballer Radamel Falcao faces trial for allegedly defrauding the Spanish Treasury of €5.5m (£4.7m, $6.2m).