La Liga players may not be on the pitch yet, but at least one player is still making news: Atlético Madrid striker Diego Costa had
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Giving Up Fight, Ronaldo Will Plead Guilty To Tax Fraud
He originally vowed to fight tax charges against him, but Cristiano Ronaldo is now expected to plead guilty to tax fraud. In 2017, the soccer superstar was
Read MoreSánchez Sits Out: Tax Issues May Be To Blame
Manchester United was missing Alexis Sánchez at the start of its US tour. The forward was reportedly denied access to the United States due to a tax fraud conviction.
Read MoreWorld Cup Countries With The Highest & Lowest Tax Rates
Exactly how big a bite does the tax man take from players? Depending on the country, top tax rates can range from 13% to over 50%. Here’s a glimpse at the top tax rates for each of the countries in the Round of 16.
Read More8 World Cup Soccer Players Caught Up In Tax Scandals
On June 14, 2018, soccer’s World Cup, kicked off. With 32 teams each boasting a squad of 23 players, there are more than 700 players making an appearance. Of those, here are eight soccer players in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia who have been caught up in tax scandals.
Read MoreReal Madrid Joins In Defense Of Ronaldo After Football Leaks Allege Tax Evasion
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of participating in a tax evasion scheme to hide more nearly €150 million from the tax man.
Read MoreUpdated: Spanish Prosecutors Drop Criminal Tax Charges Against Lionel Messi
(Author’s note: This is not the last word on Messi. On October 8, a judge ruled that despite the prosecution’s actions, the case will move forward.
Read MoreNumerous FIFA Officials Arrested In Massive Corruption Scheme Tied To World Cup, Other Tournaments
The soccer world was rocked this morning to learn 14 defendants have been charged with racketeering, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracies, and other offenses, in
Read MoreFIFA President Sepp Blatter Releases Statement On Today's Arrests, Indictments
Earlier this morning, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, Acting U.S. Attorney Kelly T. Currie of the Eastern District of New York, together with Director James
Read MoreSpanish Courts OK Barca Trial On Tax Fraud Charges Tied To Neymar Signing
It’s been a mixed week for FC Barcelona (“Barca”). Earlier this week, the team advanced to the Champions League final to be played in Berlin,
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