Is Cristiano Ronaldo also a suspect of tax fraud?

Cristiano Ronaldo in training for Real Madrid

It will be recall, Lionel Messi, has been accused of not paying his tax since joining Barcelona and the case has been in court, to the extent of him being sent to jail along side his father if found guilty, also another news of Samuel Eto's Fils, who played for the Catalans years back was recently also accused of escaping not paying tax during his time in Spain, even Odion Ighalo, who once played for Granada in Spain and now ply his trail in England (Watford) was also accused of a driving licence text impersonation.

It's like in Spain, footballers are quick to getting away with tax and related offences, Cristiano Ronaldo is being questioned if he has payed his tax from the 150 million euros he is earning, but responded as saying, "he who owes nothing fears nothing", which means he is confident of paying his tax up till date, according to Portugal's RTP media outlet.

The tax document

To show that he is up to date with his transactions and investments, the Portuguese star, released his tax document to Spanish authorities on 30th of March, which shows over 203 million euros worth of investments.

The representative of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gestifute, published the document along with a statement that insists Spain's tax authorities "have knowledge of all Cristiano Ronaldo's assets and income".

The documents show Ronaldo has €203,793,952 outside of the country and €23,506,231 in Spain, up until December 31, 2015.

Jorge Mendes' organisation's, a popular agent and the agent of the star, wrote a statement as follows: "Cristiano Ronaldo is up to date with his tax obligations from the beginning of his career, in all the countries in which he has lived.

"This document has not been shared out of obligation, but on a voluntary basis. It is irrefutable proof that the player and the agency are acting in good faith and collaborating with the authorities in the spirit of transparency and the law."

Following the tax investigation, El Mundo revealed that the Portiguese has been under scrutiny for the past 18 months now and that they are at an "advanced" stage so far.