A German court has sentenced Uli Hoeness, president of European football champions Bayern Munich, to three years and six months in jail for tax evasion.
He admitted defrauding German tax authorities of millions of euros.
The former World Cup-winning Germany striker, 62, had kept the funds in a secret Swiss bank account.
His lawyer had argued he should escape punishment because he gave himself up. But judges ruled his confession fell short of full disclosure.
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| The football boss is seen arriving for his sentencing at the court in Munich |
The former World Cup-winning Germany striker, 62, had kept the funds in a secret Swiss bank account.
His lawyer had argued he should escape punishment because he gave himself up. But judges ruled his confession fell short of full disclosure.
