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Real Madrid star fined by Spanish tax authority

Norway's defender Omar Elabdellaoui (left) and Spain's defender Sergio Ramos vie for the ball during their Euro 2020 qualifying match in Oslo, Norway on October 12, 2019. PHOTO | TORE MEEK |

What you need to know:

  • Ramos was fined one million euros for transferring revenue to his own company Sermos 32 SL, which is based in Spain, in order to pay less tax.
  • The Spain and Real Madrid captain has paid the fine but said in a statement late Tuesday he plans to appeal as he claims he was unfairly penalised by a change in the law.

MADRID

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has confirmed he has been fined by Spanish tax authorities for irregularities relating to his image rights between 2012 and 2014.