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Report: Jose Mourinho Reaches Suspended Jail Sentence Plea Deal for Tax Fraud

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly been given a one-year suspended jail sentence by Spanish authorities for tax fraud, although he is unlikely to serve any time in prison.

The 55-year-old reached a deal during a case which saw him accused of owing €3.3 million (£2.9 million) in undeclared image rights revenue from his time at Real Madrid, perEl Mundo(h/tBBC Sport).

Mourinho has also been hit with a fine of around €2 million (£1.8 million), according to the report in the Spanish newspaper.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.