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Cristiano Ronaldo's tax form released, shows assets of over €203m in 2015

Correction: This report originally contained incorrect information from Agence France-Presse that said Ronaldo declared assets of €23.5m earned from inside Spain and 203.7m from outside the country. The document only covers income from outside of Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo's management company on Thursday published financial records showing that the Real Madrid star declared assets of €203 million held abroad in 2015.

The revelation comes amidst accusations of tax evasion after a large data leak contained documents that said Ronaldo hid €150m in image rights in the British Virgin Islands.

Gestifute, run by super agent Jorge Mendes, released Ronaldo's "Model 720" tax form online, saying that the data released was previously supplied to Spanish tax officials.

Although the documents did not show how much Ronaldo had paid in tax, a statement accompanying the documents said they showed his willingness to cooperate with authorities.

"This document confirms that Spain's Tax Agency is knowledgeable of all of Cristiano Ronaldo's assets and income. From now on, the player will not make any further statement on this subject," the statement said.

"As reported in recent days, the player has been aware of his tax obligations right away from the beginning of his professional career in all of the countries in which he has resided, and has not and has never had any issue with the tax authorities of any of those countries.

"This communication, which was not required by law, constitutes irrefutable proof that Cristiano Ronaldo and his representatives are in good faith and cooperate with the authorities in a spirit of transparency and compliance with legality."

Ronaldo spoke briefly about his financial situation on Wednesday while he left Real Madrid's Champions League game, telling Portuguese TV station RTP, "You believe I am worried? He who owes nothing, fears nothing."

Earlier on Wednesday, Madrid had come to his defence in the matter, saying Ronaldo deserves "the maximum respect."