Why Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faces potential prison sentence

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti faces a potential prison sentence (Credit: Imago)

Why Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faces potential prison sentence

Stephen Awino 11:10 - 29.03.2025

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is facing a potential four-years prison sentence, poised to stand trial in the coming weeks.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to stand trial next week over allegations of tax evasion, with prosecutors seeking a prison sentence of four years and nine months.

The charges stem from claims that the Italian coach deliberately misinformed Spain’s tax office to evade paying over €1 million (KSh139 million) in income charges.

The Real Madrid coach is accused of failing to declare earnings related to his image rights between 2014 and 2015, during his first tenure at Real Madrid.

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According to Daily Mail, prosecutors allege that while he declared his salary from the club, he concealed additional income by employing a complex network of shell companies to obscure his earnings from image rights and other sources, including real estate.

The trial, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, is expected to last two days as Ancelotti's presence is expected at the hearing.

During his decorated managerial career, Ancelotti has won a record five Champions League titles, three of them with Real Madrid.

This season he is on course for a title defense, poised for quarter final clash against Arsenal while also in a thrilling title race with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in La Liga,

His legal troubles now threaten to overshadow his ongoing success at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The outcome of the trial could have significant ramifications for both his professional and personal future.

Spanish authorities have intensified their crackdown on tax evasion among high-profile sports figures in recent years, with several prominent footballers and coaches being in the spotlight.

Ancelotti’s case will be closely watched to see whether he can successfully contest the allegations or face severe legal consequences.

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