The 62-year-old Bavarian club president, who also runs a flourishing sausage company, was arrested and bailed almost a year ago. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Uli Hoeness, German boss of champion club Bayern Munich, will face a high-profile tax evasion trial from Monday, accused of having stashed away millions in Switzerland.
The 62-year-old Bavarian club president, who also runs a flourishing sausage company, was arrested and bailed almost a year ago in a scandal that rocked German sport and politics.
He will face seven charges of evading 3.5 million euros in taxes. Hoeness has stayed on so far as president of the European champions, amid expressions of loyalty from fans, players and corporate sponsors.
But a conviction would likely spell the end of his illustrious football career and possibly a stint in jail.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 9th, 2014.
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