MADRID, Feb 05 (AFP): Ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has avoided jail for tax fraud as part of a deal with Spanish prosecutors revealed Tuesday but will pay a fine of close to two million euros.
The 56-year-old is accused of committing tax fraud in 2011 and 2012 when he coached Spanish giants Real Madrid.
According to the agreement seen by the news agency, Mourinho accepted a one-year jail sentence immediately commuted to a fine of 182,500 euros.
The Portuguese coach will also have to pay an additional penalty of 1.98 million euros ($2.3 million).
Mourinho avoids jail but hit by fine for tax fraud in Spain
FE Team | Published: February 05, 2019 21:21:26
Mourinho avoids jail but hit by fine for tax fraud in Spain
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