The timing couldn’t be more sensitive for Luis Felipe Scolari, with the World Cup looming and allegations of tax fraud surfacing. Reports from the Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo suggest that Scolari is under investigation by Portuguese authorities for allegedly failing to declare seven million euros in income during his time coaching Portugal from 2003 to 2008.
Scolari has vehemently denied these accusations, asserting that he has always filed his tax returns correctly and declared his income in all the countries where he has worked. He maintains his innocence and welcomes a thorough investigation to examine the facts.
For Scolari and the Brazilian national team, this controversy adds an unwelcome distraction as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup. It remains to be seen how this investigation will unfold and whether it will impact Scolari’s focus on leading Brazil in the tournament.
Tags: Brazil, World Cup, Tax Fraud, Justice, Luis Felipe Scolari, Portugal
