Tax Fraud in Spain, Carlo Ancelotti Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – In the midst of preparations to face RB Leipzig in legs Both Champions League last 16 Real Madrid were rocked by the news that their coach Carlo Ancelotti was sentenced to almost five years for tax fraud.

Spanish media, including Relevo and OK Diario, revealed that prosecutors in Madrid had asked for Carlo Ancelotti to be sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for this matter.

As explained by Football Espana the allegations relate to tax evasion during the period 2013 and 2014. Ancelotti is alleged to have carried out a series of complex and confusing institutional building efforts to avoid proper taxation of his image rights during this period.

Reportedly, the Italian coach simulated handing over his image rights to another company to hide his income.

Ancelotti, a former Milan and Juventus coach, first joined Real Madrid in 2013 and spent two years at the Bernabeu. He led Real Madrid to win the historic La Decima title, the 10th Champions League title in the club's history in the 2013-14 season.

He returned to the Spanish capital in 2021 and recently signed a contract extension with the La Liga giants until June 2026. During his time in Madrid, the Italian tactician became the first coach to win domestic titles in Europe's top five leagues and the first to win four Champions League titles.

Ancelotti will be on the bench tonight at the Estadio Bernabeu for the match legs second round of 16 of the Champions League between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.