Following the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Madrid "Real", problems with the tax authorities of Spain appeared and the famous coach Jose Mourinho. The Attorney General's Office of Spain opened an investigation into Mourinho, who trained "Real" from 2010 to 2013, and now works in the British "Manchester United". It is alleged that Mourinho did not pay taxes in the amount of 3.3 million euros. Just as in the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, it is about income from the sale of rights to images. According to the accusation, Mourinho hid large amounts of money from tax authorities through offshore companies in Ireland and the Virgin Islands. The Portuguese coach himself has not yet commented on the charges.

According to the Prosecutor's Office, Cristiano Ronaldo, owes the Spanish tax authorities about 15 million euros. It is expected that on July 31, upon his return from Russia, where Ronaldo stands for his national team at the Confederations Cup, he will stand trial. He faces a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine of 28 million evo. Similar claims were to another superstar playing in the Spanish championship - Argentinean Lionel Messi of "Barcelona". He was sentenced to 21 months in prison and a fine of 2 million euros. DW.