http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=677441 REAL MADRID Cristiano Ronaldo lawyer denies tax evasion 17:21 - 06-13-2017 A- A A + António Lobo Xavier, a lawyer for Cristiano Ronaldo, addressed the accusation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo over alleged fraud in Spain. Speaking to SIC Notícias, the casuístico began by clarifying that the player was not yet formally charged, with only one complaint. 'We are at a very early stage of the process. The Public Prosecutor's Office will still decide whether to proceed with the proceeding, "he said. António Lobo Xavier said afterwards that the question is not the concealment of salaries, but rather of the player's income, related to image rights, generated by the whole world. "I do not allow tax evasion. Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Real Madrid in 2010, previously played in the United Kingdom, where he also had his image rights. It used the same regime in Spain, "he said, Noting that Cristiano Ronaldo paid in 2014 taxes on previous years (2011, 2012 and 2013). "This is a technical dispute, but the criterion followed by Cristiano Ronaldo even gave more money to the Spanish tax authorities," he said. The lawyer was also urged to compare this case with that of other players in Spain, namely Lionel Messi. "The case of Messi and other players accused of tax evasion is completely different, as they have not stated anything. Cristiano Ronaldo declared in 2014, "he said. The lawyer was also urged to compare this case with that of other players in Spain, namely Lionel Messi. "The case of Messi and other players accused of tax evasion is completely different, as they have not stated anything. Cristiano Ronaldo declared in 2014, "he said. The lawyer was also urged to compare this case with that of other players in Spain, namely Lionel Messi. "The case of Messi and other players accused of tax evasion is completely different, as they have not stated anything. Cristiano Ronaldo declared in 2014, "he said.
Spain going after image rights that he makes off the whole planet. GTFO he can have his image rights money based anywhere. Major corporations base themselves on off shore accounts that have nothing to do with their business or operations yet for image rights this is what a government goes after? Pathetic.
http://blogs.elconfidencial.com/esp...llamada-medios-periodicos-florentino_1398989/ What a shit club. Stuff like this is why I can't stand Madrid. Say what you will about Messi & Barca but they didn't try to distance themselves from his problems like Madrid is trying to do after everything Cristiano has done for them.
Agreed, some of the reasons I really dislike Madrid, Barça has had its own problems like Neymar but Real is worse.
About tax evasion, I think or preview (but do not know) they are guilty. I mean Pepe, Coentrão, Ronaldo and Carvalho, don't you think it is odd that they are all getting bust and they all were friends and teammates at the same time for basically the same thing! Be real(fistic) this smells! This is not a anti-Ronaldo thing, I think many footballers are doing this or using offshores as if they are not over-paid enough they are shirking their 'duties' and going against the law (in some cases).
Every other millionaire and billionaire is evading taxes be it a football super star or a business tycoon. The fact of the matter is that no one likes paying taxes. I read on FootballPulp that the Spanish prosecutor accused Cristiano Ronaldo for creating a shell company in the Virgin Islands to create a screen in order to hide his total income from Spain’s Tax Office. Seems like a norm for these millionaires.
According to Abola, Apparently CR7 is pissed and told Madrid he wants out because of the way they are handling the tax controversy. Real Madrid also left CR7 out of their new kit promo. Something is brewing.
He's played for the Benfica of England and the Benfica of Spain (and Europe) so he's most likely going to Benfica. He is a Benfica fan.
English betting houses have odds of him going to sporting at 10/1 He'll be able to play in a less competitive league and rest for WC In Portugal he would never get extradited to Spain to face any consequences arising from his tax prosecution Obviously the money is a big problem
I think CR7 got really ticked off when Real Madrid told the media not to show him in a Real Madrid jersey while they are writing about him and his tax controversy. They also told the media to refer to him as a 'Portuguese' player and not a 'Real Madrid' player. (This left a bad taste in my mouth about Madrid) Finally there is blowback, they don't have him on a leash anymore. He has taken so much shit from the Real Madrid hierarchy in the past (they were being intrusive into his personal life, etc), it's about time he's had enough.
Lol. You really believe all this stuff? Come on folks, Madrid issued an official statement supporting Ronaldo a few days ago. But the easy thing to do is blame Madrid for Ronaldo's tax issue, even though his Portuguese teammates and fellow Mendes clients have been in some trouble for similar things? Madrid isn't always perfect of course, but after a few instances years back where Ronaldo wanted more support, they've backed him pretty well. I understand the loyalties of most here are for Portugal but it's probably just as bad for you guys to jump on Madrid's back instantly like it is for some lame Madrid supporters jumping on his right now as well. Gotta hear the truth. My main issue is going to be, if it's not true that he wants to leave will he come out quickly a squash the rumors? If he leaves, he will have accomplished a helluva lot with the club and they with him. It shouldn't be turned into this lame soap opera that people lap up like thirsty puppies looking for drama. Wild reactions right now look real weak.
The official statement backing him came out after they asked the media not to portray him as a Madrid player. For all hes done for that club, to have their first reaction be "don't show him as a Madrid player" is dumb.
People seem to forget that football is a business where loyalty cannot be expected, so long as both Ronaldo (Coentrão, Bernardo...) and the club (Real, Benfica...) are both happy (in which money plays a part) then all good but if Ronaldo or the club run into difficulties then they are generally cut loose, we are not dealing with friends here. That is why I am not a die hard fan, neither Benfica nor Bernardo know who the F%^$ I am so why would they take that into consideration except from a sporting or financial sense. Don't look for a bond that is not there.
You are believing a "report" about Florentino asking for that, where did that report come from and why are you believing it so wholeheartedly? Because it makes Madrid look bad. You know claims like that against Flo come out to destabilize the club, right? We don't know if that's true. We know the Official support they've shown him is though.
Normally where there is smoke there is fire. If you're waiting for a statement on Madrid letterhead stating they don't want Ronaldo shown in Madrid apparel to believe it then, you never will
Was curious so went to Real's Ronaldo thread, far from united from the fans side. People can go there and make their own minds up.
I'm specifically mentioned the CLuBs support of him. Fans are always fickle and divided, that's the way it goes. We've seen that from Portugal fans towards him as well. What if Ronaldo did ******** up on his taxes? No mention of that here. Only that madrid must've done something to piss him off. Agendas y'all.
So, Madrid's own mouthpiece is promoting lies about Real Madrid and all of a sudden has this agenda against them? Because they picked this stuff up, as well as Sky. @nbstriker8 will even tell you i like Real Madrid and cheer them on and often get into wars with him on why Real > Barca but when i see some pretty credible sources come forth backing something up, it's gotta have some weight to it and when you take Florentino's past into consideration, you just can't put this BS past him.
Marca goes pro and anti Madrid when it suits them to sell papers. In the years I've followed the club Marca and As have done just as much to harm the club as help them. Also, if there is smoke there must be fire apply to Ronaldo's tax issues too? I just wish more folks would set aside bias and try to judge the situation based on the available facts. Also, Ronaldo could clear all this up with a simple tweet. Hasn't happened yet, hope it does. He and the club had a fantastic season and this new situation is sure doing a good job of souring the good feelings.