Xabi Alonso who is a Former Liverpool and Real Madrid star may have to face a possible five‑year jail term after Spanish authorities have accused him of tax fraud.
Prosecutors have said that the 36-year-old owes nearly 2 million pounds in tax earnings.
Alonso has denied these allegations.
The midfielder, who joined Real Madrid in 2009, is the latest in a string of footballers to be pursued by the Spanish tax authorities.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will take on Everton this Sunday in an English Premier League match.
City need three more wins to claim the English premier league title this season.
Source: BBC Sports
