A Spanish court has sentenced former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to one year in prison for tax fraud committed in 2014, during his first spell with the club. However, he will not serve jail time, as the sentence is below the two-year threshold typically required for first-time non-violent offenders in Spain.
Key Details:
• Offense: Tax evasion related to undeclared image rights income in 2014.
• Sentence:
• 1 year in prison (suspended)
• €386,361 fine (≈ $452,821)
• Court’s Ruling:
“We condemn Carlo Ancelotti, as the author of an offence against the treasury…” said the Madrid court.
Background:
The Spanish tax authority accused Ancelotti of failing to declare earnings from image rights while coaching Real Madrid. Although he declared his salary, authorities found that a significant portion of his income from image rights was hidden via a network of shell companies.
Why No Jail Time?
In Spain:
Sentences under two years for non-violent first-time offenses are usually suspended.
Ancelotti is unlikely to spend time behind bars if he doesn’t reoffend and pays the fine.
What’s Next for Ancelotti?
Ancelotti is currently the head coach of Brazil’s national team and preparing for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. This legal issue is not expected to affect his role, but it adds to the list of football figures—like Messi, Ronaldo, Mourinho—entangled in Spain’s tax crackdown on high-earning athletes and coaches.
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