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Carlo Ancelotti Faces Trial for Alleged Tax Fraud in Madrid

Prosecutors seek nearly five years in prison and a €3.2 million fine for the Real Madrid coach over undeclared income from image rights.

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday in Spain for alleged tax fraud
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Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti's trial for alleged tax fraud began in Madrid, with proceedings expected to last two to three days.
  • Prosecutors accuse Ancelotti of failing to declare over €1 million in income from image rights during 2014 and 2015.
  • The prosecution is seeking a four-year, nine-month prison sentence and a €3.2 million fine for the Real Madrid coach.
  • Spain's tax authority has already seized the alleged unpaid amount, including interest, from Ancelotti.
  • Ancelotti has expressed confidence in the legal system, maintaining his innocence while acknowledging actions that deprived the treasury of funds.