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Alexis Sanchez Accused of Tax Fraud: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been accused of tax fraud by the Spanish courts and could face a jail sentence if found guilty.

According to the Sun's Sam Street, the Chilean allegedly avoided paying €1 million in taxes during his time with Barcelona after allegedly "simulating the transfer of his image rights" to an offshore company in which he held a 99 percent stake.

Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano have been sentenced to jail sentences for similar offences. Per the report, both sentences were under two years in length, which means they can be served on probation, by Spanish law.