Carlo Ancelotti will Stand Trial on Tax Fraud Accusations

Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach, will stand trial in Spain on tax evasion accusations on Wednesday (2nd April). Spanish state prosecutors have accused the highly successful Italian coach of cheating the state of 1 million euros ($1 million) between 2014 and 2015. A Madrid-based court set the trial date last Friday (March 28th).

State prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of up to four years and nine months on two tax fraud charges. In March 2024, they accused Ancelotti of using shell businesses to conceal his genuine earnings. Ancelotti denied any wrongdoing.

Ancelotti, 65, is regarded as one of the most accomplished football coaches. He is the only coach to win the UEFA Champions League five times, three with Madrid and twice with AC Milan, as well as domestic league titles in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. He formerly managed Madrid from 2013 to 2015 before beginning his present position in 2021.

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