Barcelona are facing more problems off the pitch and an investigation has been opened into alleged irregularities in the payment of agents.
The Spanish champions continue to find themselves at the center of a storm over payments to José María Enríquez Negreira, former vice-president of Spanish football’s arbitration board.
This case continues to drag on and Barça is facing allegations of bribery and corruption. The Catalans have always maintained their innocence and hope that their name will be cleared, but now a new story has begun.
According to The confidentialthe Blaugranas are the subject of an investigation carried out by the Spanish tax authorities.
Barca are said to have made payments to player representatives on their books, which could be seen as a means to increase salaries and avoid associated taxes.
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It is said that the payments in question were made between 2015 and 2018 and that Josep Maria Bartomeu held the position of club president during those years and may have to clarify this situation soon.
Tax fraud in Spain is a serious crime and can lead to high fines or prison sentences.
Source: Goal