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Ronaldo's tax penalty could be lowered if he accepts prison sentence, report claims

The Spanish Tax Agency are considering withdrawing one of the fiscal crimes of which the Real Madrid star is accused, El Mundo claim

The Spanish Tax Agency are considering withdrawing one of the four fiscal crimes of which Cristiano Ronaldo is accused if he pleads guilty and accepts various sanctions, according to El Mundo.

The Treasury are reportedly exploring the option of withdrawing one of the accused crimes and halving the fine for the alleged frauds on the taxation of his image rights, if the Real Madrid star pleads guilty.

Ronaldo, 33, would also have to accept a minor prison sentence and pay a fee of around €10 million for that to happen, the newspaper claims.