Sanchez accepts suspended Spanish sentence for tax fraud
Alexis Sanchez in action during his Manchester United debut in the FA Cup fourth-round match against Yeovil Town at Huish Park on January 26. Photo: Reuters File
Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez strikes a deal with Spanish authorities to accept a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in return for avoiding a trial.
Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez has struck a deal with Spanish authorities to accept a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in return for avoiding a trial.
Sanchez, who joined United from Arsenal last month, faced being tried over a one-million-euro ($1.23 million) fraud linked to image rights in 2012 and 2013 during his time at Spanish giants Barcelona, according to details of the deal seen by AFP.
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