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8 World Cup Soccer Players Caught Up In Tax Scandals

8 World Cup Soccer Players Caught Up In Tax Scandals

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 28, 2018July 11, 2022

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.

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Court To Consider Taxation Of Bobbleheads And Other Sports Promotions

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 4, 2018July 11, 2022

Fans love bobbleheads and other “free” items – but are they really free? That’s the issue heading to the Ohio Supreme Court, as the Cincinnati Reds defends their resale exemption claim on promotional items.

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Minnesota Taxes Could Be The Real Winner Of The Super Bowl

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 3, 2018July 27, 2022

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face down reigning Super Bowl champions New England Patriots in a fight for football greatness. But the real winner of the day may be Minnesota – thanks to taxes.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Charged With Tax Fraud As Authorities Claim He Failed To Report Millions

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 13, 2017

The world’s highest paid athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been accused of tax evasion. The Real Madrid super star reeled in $93 million last year, putting him ahead of basketball giant LeBron James and La Liga rival, Lionel Messi.

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Messi Prison Sentence Stands After Supreme Court Rejects Tax Fraud Appeal

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 24, 2017

The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected FC Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi’s appeal, confirming his conviction on tax fraud charges. His prison sentence will stand.

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Former FC Barcelona President Arrested Following Raids In Spain

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 23, 2017

Former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been arrested. Rosell’s arrest followed several early morning raids on Rosell’s businesses as well as his home near the famed Camp Nou where the Barcelona soccer team plays, as part of a suspected money laundering scheme.

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As The NCAA Finals Loom, Let Workers Enjoy The Madness (Tax Free!)

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 23, 2017

March Madness can cost employers potentially billions in lost productivity. But rather than ban basketball at work, Ben Wright, a Ball State marketing professor, believes that companies should embrace it during the NCAA tournament.

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Guest Post: Taxing Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 9, 2017

Having orchestrated the largest comeback in Super Bowl history and perhaps cementing his legacy as the greatest of all time, it is safe to assume that Tom Brady wasn’t thinking of taxes while confetti was fluttering at Super Bowl LI.

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Alonso Charges Dropped As Tax Fraud Allegations Continue To Dog Barcelona Players

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 11, 2017

Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso got a win today when Spanish judge dropped the tax fraud case against him. But what about all of those Barcelona players?

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Real Madrid Joins In Defense Of Ronaldo After Football Leaks Allege Tax Evasion

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 6, 2016May 19, 2020

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.

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