Former Spain player Xabi Alonso acquitted of tax fraud

2 weeks ago

MADRID (AP) — Former Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso has been acquitted of tax fraud in Spain. The former midfielder was facing a five-year prison sentence for defrauding tax authorities of about 2 million euros ($2.2 million) from 2010-12. Prosecutors also wanted Alonso to pay a fine of 4 million euros ($4.4 million), in addition to the amount allegedly defrauded. The irregularities