Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti testified in court on Wednesday morning in Madrid, as he defends his innocence in a tax fraud case to the tune of just over €1m. Despite a late night in the Copa

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday he had believed his tax affairs were legal as he testified in a trial in which he is accused of failing to pay €1 million ($1.08m) in tax on image rights revenue.

Ancelotti is expected to appear in court on Wednesday for the first day of a trial in which he is accused of failing to pay €1m in tax on revenue.

Carlo Ancelotti, the celebrated Real Madrid head coach, is currently embroiled in serious legal issues that could result in a prison sentence. With allegations of tax fraud dating back nearly a decade,

On the stage of Spanish football, Carlo Ancelotti stands as a legendary figure. Under his guidance, Real Madrid has basked in numerous glorious moments. However, recent tax fraud allegations have thrust him into an unwelcome spotlight,

Carlo Ancelotti has denied he committed tax fraud by not declaring image rights payments during his first spell at Real Madrid as coach becomes latest big name in football to face charge

It was mission accomplished, said Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after his side fought back from two-goals behind to snatch a rip-roaring 4-4 draw on Tuesday for a 5-4 aggregate win that put them through to the Copa del Rey final.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti attended the opening of his trial on tax evasion charges in Spain on Wednesday.The highly successful Italian manager spent two and-a-half hours inside the Madrid-based courthouse before telling reporters “all is well” upon leaving in a car.