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Sánchez Sits Out: Tax Issues May Be To Blame

Sánchez Sits Out: Tax Issues May Be To Blame

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 17, 2018July 10, 2022

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.

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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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IRS Announces National Search To Replace The Commissioner

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 1, 2016April 1, 2022

In response to GOP calls for his resignation, or worse, impeachment, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen has announced that he will step down

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In Legal Twist, Messi Will Stand Trial On Tax Fraud Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 8, 2015

It turns out that Lionel Messi’s injury in Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Las Palmas last month isn’t the most painful thing to happen to him

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Updated: Spanish Prosecutors Drop Criminal Tax Charges Against Lionel Messi

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 6, 2015

(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.

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Spain Targets Another Soccer Star On Tax Evasion Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 24, 2015

Less than two weeks after soccer fans learned that FC Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano will likely face charges for two counts of tax fraud, another

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Footballer Lionel Messi To Face Trial On Tax Fraud Charges

Footballer Lionel Messi To Face Trial On Tax Fraud Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 10, 2015December 4, 2019

Lionel Messi is having one roller coaster of a month. On Saturday, the FC Barcelona (“Barca”) soccer star helped boost his team to a 3-1 win over

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Top Tax Stories Of 2014

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 4, 2015

While taxpayers and tax professionals all over the country are bracing themselves for the 2015 tax season, it’s a good time to take a look

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Footballer Messi Trades Pitch For Court To Answer Criminal Tax Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 28, 2013December 4, 2019

Despite reports that footballer Lionel Messi had cleared his tax debt, he and his father appeared in court this week for a scheduled hearing on tax fraud charges. What does it all mean for the star?

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