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Alexis Sanchez Reportedly Faces Jail Time in Tax Fraud Case

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez admitted to tax fraud on Monday to the degree of almost €1 million (£880,000) and could now reportedly be hit with a jail sentence.

According to Europa Press (h/t Sport), Sanchez appeared to a Catalan court via a video link and admitted to two counts of fraud to the total of €983,443 (£865,386) between 2012 and 2013.

As reported by Matt Heath-Smith of The Sun, the Chile international could now be hit with a jail term, although it’s noted he “is unlikely to serve any time behind bars.