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Diego Costa Adds To List Of Soccer Players Pleading Guilty To Tax Fraud

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 4, 2020July 31, 2020

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

Giving Up Fight, Ronaldo Will Plead Guilty To Tax Fraud

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 21, 2019October 30, 2019

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

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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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World Cup Countries With The Highest & Lowest Tax Rates

World Cup Countries With The Highest & Lowest Tax Rates

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 13, 2018July 10, 2022

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.

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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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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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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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Numerous FIFA Officials Arrested In Massive Corruption Scheme Tied To World Cup, Other Tournaments

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 27, 2015

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

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter Releases Statement On Today's Arrests, Indictments

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 27, 2015

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

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Spanish Courts OK Barca Trial On Tax Fraud Charges Tied To Neymar Signing

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 14, 2015

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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