The National High Court has cleared former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell of money laundering.
Rosell, who faced six years in prison if found guilty, had spent the last two years in police custody after being accused of laundering commission paid to him by former president of the Brazilian Football Federation Ricardo Teixeira.
He wasn't convicted of the crime on the principle of 'in dubio pro reo', in case of doubt the case goes in the defendant's favour.
As well as Rosell, five others accused of laundering 20 million euros of audio-visual rights of 24 games of the Brazilian national team and with a contract with Nike were also cleared.
"The accusations have not been able to be proved and, therefore, as a result of doubt, the principle of 'in dubio pro reo' must be taken," was the verdict of Angel Hurtado in court.
losdilmnu
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A true Blaugrana, the second he got out he said he had to go see his team play. Sad he was innocent but was held in custody for 2 years, so much time gone from friends and family for something you didn't do, he'll be welcomed back not just with open arms, but they'll have everything for him to be comfortable.
Longlife2000
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Wow now it pay 💰 back time 😋the justice department will pay him for the past 2 years that he was in police custody + all other mental emotional and image damage ✌🏿
vDestiny3
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Sandro Rosell has gone from Grace to Grass. His wife should get him pepper soup.
kamacl
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Wow... I'm so happy to get this good news. Congratulations.
stanking8912
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So why tarnishing his image for two years? Seriously need answers!
Longlife2000
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thank God....🙏❤
Smclems
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this is victory for the Barcelona family!