The trial of former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, who faces charges of money laundering related to the sale of television rights for Brazil matches, begins on Monday.
Also a former Nike executive in Brazil, Rosell presided over Barcelona from 2010-14 and has been accused of misappropriating money coming from the sale of TV rights for exhibition matches featuring the Brazil national team as well as from a sponsorship contract between Nike and Brazil. He is also charged with forming part of a criminal organization.
Rosell, who has denied any wrongdoing, has been in custody since his arrest more than a year and a half ago.
Spanish prosecutors are seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Rosell, plus a fine of nearly 60 million euros ($68 million).
Rosell's wife and four other individuals also have been charged in the case.
Prosecutors say Rosell helped launder nearly 20 million euros ($22 million) related to commissions for more than 20 Brazil matches during the time embattled Brazilian soccer federation president Ricardo Teixeira was in charge.
The trial will take place in Madrid and is expected to last 10 days.
oheneantwib
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Let's follow this case closely and see what will be the out come
Bebcimruz
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my best president ever. he loved the game and also save money. step down on his own for the love he had for the club
Ashutosh545
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Anything about Spain is money thefts or invaders, Spain tax fraud, when Spain will realize their mistakes is when they're going to lose messi. I am CR7 fans but i'm going to say the truth for barca fans, if Spain did not learn their mistakes they're going to regret it sooner or later. Trust me guys if messi talks about leaving Spain(barca) he will be charge for tax fraud immediately.
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Messi earns a lot to pay taxes... Taxes can never divert a footballer from their major objectives.... May be players have problem understanding in tax structure of Spain...
Ashutosh545
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Spain is always about all this I think 1 of the reason why cr7 left
Papa Perez and his salary demands were the major reasons... Players accept every tax charges in Spain because they also earn a lot from top 2 clubs...
Ximie
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Anything about Spain is money thefts or invaders, Spain tax fraud, when Spain will realize their mistakes is when they're going to lose messi. I am CR7 fans but i'm going to say the truth for barca fans, if Spain did not learn their mistakes they're going to regret it sooner or later. Trust me guys if messi talks about leaving Spain(barca) he will be charge for tax fraud immediately.
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ok
Govind_K_Vijayan470
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nice try
ParichayDey22
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FC Tax service Strike again striking fears into the hearts of players as well as former ones and others related to football😂😂
javel09
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lol for real
Spain is always about all this I think 1 of the reason why cr7 left
javel09
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lol for real
Thefootballbeast
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.... Fc tax service is back
dettaboss4l
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I hate this guy because of how he treated Pep
Netcmt
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I think Spain deals with the most tax fraud cases.
STRONGSON1
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Anything about Spain is money thefts or invaders, Spain tax fraud, when Spain will realize their mistakes is when they're going to lose messi. I am CR7 fans but i'm going to say the truth for barca fans, if Spain did not learn their mistakes they're going to regret it sooner or later. Trust me guys if messi talks about leaving Spain(barca) he will be charge for tax fraud immediately.