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Spain Prosecutors Seek Jail For Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti

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Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday called for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to be jailed for four years and nine months, saying he had failed to declare earnings to the tax office.

Madrid state prosecutor’s office accused the 64-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros in undeclared earnings from image rights in 2014 and 2015.

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Although he himself declared himself to be a tax resident in Spain and indicated that his home was in Madrid, he only declared in his tax returns the personal remuneration received from Real Madrid,” the tax office said in a statement.

It accused Ancelotti of allegedly setting up a “confusing” and “complex” system of shell companies to hide his extra earnings from his image rights.

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Prosecutors also alleged the Real Madrid coach “simulated” the transfer of his image rights to entities “without any real activity” based outside of Spain to maintain “opacity vis-a-vis” the Spanish treasury.

A Spanish court in July ordered Ancelotti — regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time — to stand trial over the affair, but no date has been set.

– Spanish crackdown –

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Spain has cracked down in recent years on celebrities like football stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for not paying their full due in taxes.

Both players were found guilty of tax evasion and received prison sentences that were waived for being first-time offenders.

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Colombian superstar Shakira in November agreed to receive a three-year suspended sentence and pay 7.3 million euros in fines to settle a tax fraud case and avoid trial.

Prosecutors had accused the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer of defrauding the Spanish state of 14.5 million euros ($15.7 million) on income earned between 2012 and 2014, charges Shakira had denied, saying she only moved to Spain full time in 2015.

Ancelotti took over at Real Madrid in 2013, leaving in May 2015, before being appointed at Bayern Munich the following year.

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He later managed Napoli and Everton before returning to Real Madrid in 2021.

Ancelotti had been tipped to coach Brazil’s national team when his contract with Real Madrid ended but instead in December he extended it to June 2026.

Ancelotti has won the Champions League four times — twice with AC Milan and on two occasions with Real Madrid.

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He has won domestic league titles with Madrid and Milan, in England with Chelsea, in Germany with Bayern Munich and in France with Paris Saint-Germain.

Madrid face RB Leipzig on Wednesday in a Champions League last-16 second leg clash, after Ancelotti’s side carved out a 1-0 advantage in Germany.

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Edo Athletics Association Gets New Chairman; Charged To Bring In Fresh Ideas

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Mr. Onome Obruthe, has been inaugurated as the new Chairman of the Edo State Athletics Association; just as he was charged to bring in fresh ideas to the association.

inaugurating the chairman and other exco, Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, described the appointment as strategic and timely, adding that its signals a fresh chapter for track and field development in the state.

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In a statement made available to newsmen by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele was quoted as saying, “Today marks the beginning of a new era for athletics in Edo State.

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“We are determined to see Edo return to the top as a powerhouse for track and field. Our target is clear: we must win big at Enugu 2026 and beyond,” he declared.

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Charging the new chairman, Enabulele emphasized, “Mr. Obruthe, as you take this role, remember you are stepping in as both a leader and a key sponsor. Seek partnerships, bring in fresh ideas, and rally stakeholders. We at the Commission are fully behind you.”

He further noted that performance would be closely monitored: “We will implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track our progress. Accountability and results will guide our collective efforts.”

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In his acceptance speech, Mr. Onome Obruthe thanked the state government for the confidence reposed in him, pledging his best to reposition athletics.

I am truly honoured by this responsibility. I promise to reposition athletics in Edo and build an environment where talent can thrive. I urge our coaches and athletes to get ready for a new era of discipline, growth, and results,” he said.

Obruthe added, “My focus will be on talent discovery, improved training programmes, welfare for athletes and coaches, and attracting meaningful sponsorships that will lift Edo athletics to new heights.”

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With these renewed commitments, Edo State continues to position itself as a pacesetter in sports development, capacity building, and talent management — truly living up to its reputation as the Home of Champions.

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Edo Commits To Sports Development, Grassroots Talent Discovery – Enabulele

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has restated Edo State’s unwavering commitment to sports development and grassroots talent discovery.

He expressed the state’s commitment when he attended the 2025 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Training Cam at Gymnastics Hall, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

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The training was organized by the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) and the Union Africaine de Gymnastique (UAG).

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Speaking at the event, Enabulele said, “Hosting this training camp in Edo shows the confidence the gymnastics community has in our state as a leading hub for sports in Nigeria. This initiative is not just about theory — it’s about empowering our coaches to develop the next generation of champions.”

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While presenting certificates of participation to the coaches, he added, “I urge every coach here to put this new knowledge to work immediately. Take it to the grassroots, build capacity, and help us put Nigerian gymnastics on the world map.”

Enabulele also commended the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria for choosing Edo as host, describing it as a vote of confidence in the state’s sports-friendly policies.

“We will continue to invest in training, facilities, and people. This is the only way to sustain excellence and produce athletes who can compete globally,” he stressed.

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WAFCON: Ihezuo Strikes Late As Nigeria Edge Botswana To Reach Quarter-finals

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Substitute Chinwendu Ihezuo came off the bench to score a dramatic 89th-minute winner as Nigeria sealed a 1-0 win over Botswana in their Group B clash at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday.

Nigeria looked set for a frustrating evening until Ihezuo met a low cross from Esther Okoronkwo and tapped home at the back post for her second goal of the tournament.

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The result, secured at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, confirmed the Super Falcons’ place in the quarter-finals.

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Despite being overwhelming favourites, the nine-time champions struggled to break down a resilient Botswana side and their outstanding goalkeeper, Sedilame Boseja.

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The Super Falcons were wasteful in front of goal for much of the contest, with Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne both missing first-half chances. Botswana came close to a shock lead through Balothany Johannes and Laone Moloi, whose efforts tested Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

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