Trouble Mascherano. One year in prison or even bigger fine – Football Online

Events – League foreign – Spain Thursday, 21 January 2016 20:59 Javier Mascherano stood on Thursday before Themis and defended himself against imprisonment. Barcelona soccer player has been convicted by a Spanish court for tax fraud.

 

Javier Mascherano has serious problems

Judgment is one year in prison and a fine of 815 thousand. euro. As reported “Football Espana”, the money were already on the account of the State Treasury.

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Mascherano admitted that in 2011 and 2012 years has understated its income. It helped him in this assumption companies abroad Spain. These have the right to use his image.

FC Barcelona player has already repaid all arrears with interest – a total of 1.7 million euros. However, wants to pay even more, may just not be sent to prison.

Official ‘Sport’ reports that the case has to explain in the next few days. Mascherano lawyers are trying to convince the administration of justice, to agree to a further fine instead of imprisonment. Footballer announced in turn that he is

ready to sue his former tax adviser.

– I am a professional athlete. I have no knowledge about taxes and legal issues – explained the 31-year-old. Consolation for him may be the fact that sentences of imprisonment of less than two years are rarely performed in Spain.

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