57 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti denies tax fraud as Real Madrid boss says 'I've confidence in justice'

Carlo Ancelotti has denied he committed tax fraud by not declaring image rights payments during his first spell at Real Madrid as coach becomes latest big name in football to face charge

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58 h. ago Football Daily | Bayer Leverkusen and a shock that put another L in their debit column

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!This time last year, Bayer Leverkusen’s 39-match unbeaten streak across all competitions and almost supernatural propensity for pulling late, late equalising and winning goals out of das collective hinterteil was the talk of Europe. With the end of the season hoving into view, Football Daily certainly wasn’t alone in wondering if Xabi Alonso’s side could go an entire season without losing a single game, while the young Basque in charge of them was being linked with Real Madrid, Liverpool and perhaps even a late run at the White House despite being just two years into his senior managerial career. While Leverkusen went on to secure a domestic double without tasting defeat, they ultimately came up short by being soundly beaten in the final of Bigger Vase, where Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman took a sledgehammer to their long unbeaten run, which lasted 51 matches, in the Italian club’s 3-0 win. It was the penultimate game of the German sid...

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59 h. ago ‘I never realised something wasn’t right’: Carlo Ancelotti denies €1m tax fraud

Manager accused of failing to pay tax due on image rightsItalian claims salary arrangement seemed ‘quite normal’The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who is on trial for allegedly defrauding Spain’s tax office of more than €1m in undeclared earnings from image rights, has told a court he believed his financial affairs were in order and “never thought a fraud could have been committed”.Prosecutors allege the 65-year-old former Chelsea and Everton manager used shell companies outside Spain to conceal “the real beneficiary of the income from the exploitation of his image rights” in 2014 and 2015. They are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months and a fine of €3.2m. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti tax evasion trial begins in Spain as Real Madrid coach faces fraud charges

He is accused of defrauding Spain’s tax office of more than €1m (£836,857)

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3 d. ago What are the charges against Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti?

Legendary football Italian manager could face years in prison if prosecutors get their way

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3 d. ago Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial accused of €1m tax fraud

Charged with not declaring earnings from image rightsItalian ‘not worried’ and has ‘total confidence in justice’The Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will appear in court on Wednesday to stand trial on charges of defrauding Spain’s tax office of more than €1m (£836,857) in undeclared earnings from image rights in 2014 and 2015.Prosecutors, who are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months, allege that the 65-year-old former Chelsea and Everton manager used shell companies outside Spain to create “opacity vis-a-vis the Spanish treasury concealing the real beneficiary of the income from the exploitation of his image rights”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti makes bold Kylian Mbappe claim with Cristiano Ronaldo comparison

Ronaldo is Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer with 451 goals

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4 d. ago Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti makes bold Kylian Mbappe clam with Cristiano Ronaldo comparison

Ronaldo is Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer with 451 goals

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6 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti speaks out on Brazil links as new favourite for job emerges

Pep Guardiola and Jorge Jesus among the other names linked with succeeding the sacked Dorival Junior after Argentina humiliation

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7 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti could face four years in prison as Real Madrid boss to stand trial in Spain

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will need to be present at his court hearing, it has been claimed, with the Italian at risk of a prison sentence over alleged tax fraud

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7 d. ago Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti 'facing four years in jail' after being accused of tax evasion

The Real Madrid boss, 65, is accused of deliberately misinforming the tax office during his first spell in charge of the Spanish giants between 2014 and 2015.

Economics

7 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti responds as four Real Madrid stars face possible Arsenal ban

Kylian Mbappe, Vinícius Junior, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos could miss the huge Champions League showdown

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7 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti could face four years in prison as he stands trial over tax evasion

Ancelotti is to stand trial on tax evasion charges next week

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8 d. ago Xabi Alonso hints at who he wants to manage next season amid Real Madrid refusal

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso was linked with Liverpool before opting to stay at the club but the possibility of the Real Madrid job continues to linger in the background

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1 week ago Arsenal: Three key issues Real Madrid must address before Champions League showdown

Carlo Ancelotti facing some big decisions ahead of huge quarter-final tie

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2 w. ago Real Madrid identify Premier League teenager as surprise 'number one' transfer target

Carlo Ancelotti has been without a host of centre backs this season and Real Madrid have put a Premier League youngster at the top of their summer transfer wishlist

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The Premiership title may be long gone, but in his short time in charge Fergie has given his boyhood club a real lift

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2 w. ago Real Madrid to refuse to play matches with less than 72 hours rest

The team has endured a relentless schedule for months, manager says

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