Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most successful football managers ever, is to appear in court on trial in a tax fraud case.
However, the 65-year-old will not be at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday but in a Madrid court as he seeks to defend himself.
The trial is expected to last for two days. This is what Ancelotti is facing.
Carlo Ancelotti has won the Champions League more times than any other manager
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What are the charges against Carlo Ancelotti?
The legendary gaffer has been charged with defrauding Spain’s tax office of more than €1 million (£835,000). The case relates to alleged undeclared earnings to do with his image rights during his first stint in charge of the club in 2014 and 2015.
He is accused of deliberately misinforming the Spanish tax office and using shell companies to hide his earnings. If convicted, he faces a maximum prison term of four years and nine months.
“I’m not worried but I am obviously annoyed if they say that I’ve committed fraud, but, once again, I have total confidence in justice. I’m really looking forward to testifying on Wednesday.”
Ancelotti, who has also managed Parma, Juventus, Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton, will probably give evidence on Wednesday and Thursday.
