Tax Woes for Soccer Stars: Ancelotti in the Spotlight

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti attended his trial for tax evasion in Spain, accused of defrauding the state of 1 million euros. Prosecutors seek a prison sentence of up to four years. Ancelotti denies wrongdoing, having already paid fines. Similar cases involved soccer figures like Messi and Ronaldo.

Veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti, who leads Real Madrid, appeared at a Spanish court over allegations of tax evasion amounting to 1 million euros.

Ancelotti, accused of using shell companies to conceal earnings in 2014 and 2015, faces a possible prison sentence of nearly five years.

This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of soccer figures, following similar investigations into stars Ronaldo and Messi.

(With inputs from agencies.)