Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho Accused Of Tax Fraud During His Time At Real Madrid

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Jose Mourinho has been accused of defrauding tax authorities by Spanish prosecutors for a sum of £2.9million (€3.3m) during his time at Real Madrid.

Spanish prosecutors said on Tuesday, they had filed a claim against Mourinho on two counts of tax fraud in 2011 and 2012, when he managed Real Madrid.

Mourinho owes the Spanish tax authorities €3.3m, a Madrid prosecutor said in a statement, adding it had presented a claim to a local court.

Meanwhile, it was also confirmed on Tuesday that Cristiano Ronaldo, a former player of Mourinho's, will testify in his tax fraud case on July 31.

The Real Madrid superstar has been accused of defrauding authorities of £12.95m and will give evidence after a complaint was filed to the Spanish court.

Lionel Messi, although his prison sentence and fine were cut, his conviction for failing to pay million €4.1 in taxes has been upheld by the country's highest court.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is subject to an accusation of tax fraud in Spain Former Real Madrid boss Mourinho owes tax authorities £2.9m, a Madrid prosecutor said.

The Manchester United manager is yet to comment on the accusations.

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