Tax fraud spotlight on Carlo
CHRIS WILDER claims Sheffield United’s Ford Fiesta can beat Manchester United’s Ferrari.
Wilder says tomorrow’s clash at Old Trafford is like a race between two such cars because of the clubs’ gulf in wealth. The Blades boss (right) is undaunted and insists he and his players believe they can win.
“I want to win, regardless of what we’re up against,” said Wilder. “It’s a Ford Fiesta up against a Ferrari. But I’m hoping I can get a
EVERTON boss Carlo Ancelotti is facing a trial in Spain after being charged with tax fraud.
The Italian is accused of avoiding almost £1million in taxes, as part of an ongoing campaign by Spanish prosecutors against highprofile sports stars.
Prosecutors claim Ancelotti avoided taxes relating to image rights while Real Madrid boss, and in particular during his 2014-15 season in charge.
So far the former Milan, Bayern Munich and PSG chief has declined to comment on the charge.
The indictment is the latest in a long line of cases brought against football stars, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Diego
Costa and Jose Mourinho all investigated for fraud, while Neymar’s deal with Barcelona also faced scrutiny.
Messi was sentenced to 21 months in jail after being found guilty of tax offences, which was later scrapped after he agreed to a fine.
Ronaldo was fined more than £16m for similar offences and accepted a 23 month jail sentence, which under Spanish law can be served as a probation for a first time offender.
Under a similar agreement Mourinho admitted charges which saw him exchange a one year sentence for a fine of around £2m.
Ancelotti saw his Everton side grind out 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.
And Seamus Coleman admits the Toffees are under no illusions about the task ahead under the veteran, 61.
Skipper Coleman said: “We have a world-class manager and as players we are fighting for our futures.
“He will want to be putting his stamp on things. We need to build a culture, demanding from each other in training.”