Published 20:51 IST, March 5th 2020
Iker Casillas confirms that his house was searched amid tax fraud investigation
Real Madrid and Spain legend Iker Casillas has confirmed that his house was investigated by officials over allegations of tax fraud. Read on.
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Real Madrid and Spain legend Iker Casillas has confirmed that his house was investigated by officials over allegations of tax fraud. World Cup-winning goalkeeper is also Spanish football federation's presidential candidate this year. However, Casillas is t panicking and he has stated that he is 'completely calm'. re are a series of tax investigations taking on around world. Portuguese police have carried a nationwide investigation across top football clubs of country.
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Iker Casillas has thing to worry about
Clubs like Porto were on tax ncies' radar as ir offices were searched by officials. Even homes of higher officials were checked. Casillas is Porto's former player and his house was also searched. Iker Casillas, in his statement, stated, "This morning, Portuguese tax authorities came to my home in Porto. Like y did to 76 homes of players and clubs to ask me for paperwork. I put myself completely at ir disposition. Transparency is one of my principles."
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investigation carried out by Portuguese officials has been named 'Fuera de Juego'. It has been formed to investigate 'football business carried out since 2015'. main aim of operation is to investigate teams and players who have allegedly committed tax fraud.
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Iker Casillas has openly stated that he is t concerned about investigation as he has thing to hide. Along with Casillas, players like Danilo and Jackson Martinez's houses were also searched.
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20:51 IST, March 5th 2020