Real Madrid Latest footballer called to the courts

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has been accused by the Provincial Prosecutor of Madrid of creating an illegal corporate tax structure to hide almost 500,000 euros of income for the financial year 2013.

On Tuesday the Public Prosecutor's Office filed a complaint before the Court of Instruction in Alcobendas regarding the possible charge of an offence against the Public Treasury.

The Brazilian is accused of 'seeking an illegal tax benefit' by claiming his personal income as image rights, which is paid on a lower levy.

The total amount claimed by prosecutors is 490,917.70 euros.