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Cristiano Ronaldo Accepts €18.8 Million Fine Over Tax Fraud Case

Cristiano Ronaldo Accepts €18.8 Million Fine Over Tax Fraud Case

The Real Madrid and Portugal forward has also been given a suspended two year prison sentence

Ryan Sidle

Ryan Sidle

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted a €18.8 million (£16.5 million) fine from Spanish courts and handed a suspended two year prison sentence as part of a tax fraud case.

Ronaldo who is preparing for his country's opening game at the World Cup against Spain later on Friday evening will have had his attention taking from the tax fraud case against him.

The forward had admitted four charges of fraud and had accepted the settlement of €18.8 million.

More to follow.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: SPORT, Cristiano Ronaldo

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