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He was jeered by a section fans in the 5-1 win over Granada last Saturday, in which he did not celebrate his goal. Yes, he had been smashing in plenty of goals for Madrid, but his apparent lack of influence in big games seems to be getting on fans’ nerves. But apparently, this isn’t the only irony for Los Meregues’ relationship with Ronaldo now.
According to The Sun, a new tax increase in Spain will see top earners pay around 54% per cent to the taxman. Prior to this, it has been well-documented that Spain proves to be an ‘attractive’ option for footballers, with the so called “Beckham Law’ allowing them to pay less tax. Yes you heard it right, Beckham Law.
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It was named after him because the former Madrid winger was the first man to make use of this loophole after his arrival to Spain, in which he only paid 24 percent to the taxman. That rate has been enjoyed by all the earners in La Liga until recently last year when the Spanish government abolished the loophole, establishing a more secure rule for tax payers. As a result, footballers in Spain would have to retreat almost half of their yearly wages to tax.
Jose Maria Gay, economics professor at the University of Catalunya, said: “Now foreign players will be more expensive. Before, thanks to the cushy Beckham Law, we were among those who paid the least in that area and now we are among those who pay the most.”
“It is 54 per cent — 56 per cent in Catalunya. The repeal of the Beckham Law along with the rise in income tax is a bad joke.”
This will now bring more headaches for Barcelona and Real Madrid, whereby a demand for wage increase could result in a crisis between their players and the board. One example is Eric Abidal, who’s contract expires in the summer but discussions for a new deal has been hampered because of this new ruling.
As for Ronaldo, this could trigger thoughts of ending his relationship with Madrid. With the Premier League now boasting a far more attractive tax ruling, you never know what can happen.
