Football
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jun 17
HMRC faces claims of ‘unlawful’ raid on Newcastle Utd
The seizure of documents from British football club Newcastle United by HMRC tax officials may have been unlawful, a judge has said.
Ronaldo eyes Spanish exit in anger over tax fraud charges
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo may have decided to leave Real Madrid amid claims he is angry at his treatment by Spanish authorities and reports that Portugal has launched its own tax fraud probe into the world’s highest paid athlete.
United Kingdom | 14 Jun 17
Ex-footballer Shearer in court over negligent financial advice
Alan Shearer is taking legal action against his former financial adviser after being given what he claims was negligent financial advice related to pension investments.
Spain indicts Cristiano Ronaldo on €14.7m tax fraud charges
Spain’s Prosecutor’s Office in Madrid has filed a tax fraud lawsuit against Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain urged to restore ‘Beckham’ tax law for footballers
Spanish club Real Madrid has called on the country’s tax authorities to reinstate the ‘Beckham law’ for foreign footballers following a string of high-profile tax fraud scandals, engulfing the biggest names in the sport.