Real Madrid’s Ramos Hit With Million-Euro Spanish Tax Fine (1)

Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is maintaining his innocence over tax irregularities despite paying a 1 million euro ($1.1 million) fine.

• The irregularities targeted by the Spanish tax authorities relate to his image rights between 2012 and 2014. Image rights are often a source of tax-related disputes concerning professional athletes.
• While footballers including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo faced criminal charges related to their Spanish tax activities, Ramos says his fine was administrative and that he hasn’t been criminally charged.
• “I have exercised my right to appeal the Administration agreement,” he said in a Twitter post.
• The ...