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Real Madrid defender and Brazil international Marcelo Viera has admitted to tax fraud as well as accepting a four-month suspended jail sentence. 

According to reports, the fullback defrauded Spanish authorities of €490,000. This they said he did by using a a third-party foreign firm to handle his earnings.

Aside the suspended jail term, the 30-year-old is also expected to pay €750,000 fine.

According to reports from Spanish media outlets, the Real Madrid star admitted to to fraud, which made him receive a reduced fine as well as the fine.

According to Spanish law, a two-year sentence for a first offence can be served on probation, and he's unlikely to spend any time in jail.

Marcelo is one of many footballers in Spain facing legal battles with the Spanish tax authorities, among of which are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar.


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Marcelo has dismissed recent transfer rumor linking him to Juventus away form Real Madrid. 

The fullback has assured Real Madrid fans that he is going nowhere as he wants to end his career with the European Champions.

There were reports earlier this week that the fullback wants a move away from the Spanish capital to Juventus. He has however dismissed such claims.

"It's an element which is hardly worth discussing. I'm very happy at Real Madrid, it's my home and I've got many years left on my contract," he told Real Madrid TV.

The defender insisted he's happy at Real Madrid and that the club still remains the best in the world.

"I'm very happy here, it's the best club in the world and I always want to play for the very best."

He insisted he doesn't have any plans on ground or future plans to leave Santiago Bernabéu.

"I want to be in Madrid for many years. I'm very calm about it all, and I want to continue at Real Madrid. Lots of people hide behind social media to spread ridiculous rumours and cause problems where they don't exist.

"I'm as hungry as when I'm 18 years old, and I want to be here until the very end."

The 30-year-old joined Real Madrid from Brazilian side Fluminense in 2007, and has since won four Champions League titles.

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