HMRC has expanded its probe into football - with almost 200 footballers now under investigation for alleged tax abuses linked to image rights payments. Tax officials are probing 198 players at 44 Premier League and Football League clubs, as well as 29 agents. Almost 200 footballers are under investigation for alleged tax abuses linked to image rightsThe football investigation has now netted £329million in extra tax for the Treasury, with several clubs having settled with the tax man during the year. HMRC had demanded the cash from players, agents and clubs suspected of abusing image rights loopholes and tax-avoidance schemes. 'We are carrying out visits to every Premier League club and most football league clubs, along with their players.

Source: Daily Mail October 20, 2018 21:32 UTC