Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho has been hit with a huge tax bill by Spanish authorities for a period when he was Real Madrid manager.

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• Mourinho appeals tax claims
• Appeal for ex-Real boss denied
• Ordered to pay €1.5 million (£1.28m/$1.61m)

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to Spanish outlet , Mourinho had an open case against him regarding tax evasion from the period of 2010 to 2012, which he had since appealed. However, the appeal has now been rejected and he will be forced to pay a total tax bill of €1.5million (£1.28m/$1.61m).

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mourinho avoided charges for 2010 but was deemed to have not paid the correct amount of tax in the following two years, after claiming Real Madrid had paid the fees of agent Jorge Mendes- rather than himself.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Mourinho is now unemployed after being relieved of his duties at AS Roma back in January. The former Chelsea, Madrid and Manchester United boss has since been linked with a shock return to Old Trafford – as well as a move to the Saudi Pro League.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MOURINHO?

  The Portuguese coach will now pay his outstanding tax bill as he continues to assess possible vacant roles that he could in accept in the near future. Bayern Munich, United and Barcelona are all clubs who could have vacant roles in the coming months.

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