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Now playing Next Spain Barcelona prosecutors seek 8-year prison term for Shakira Spanish prosecutors will ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud. 29/07/2022
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Now playing Next Sport Samuel Eto’o given suspended prison sentence for tax fraud in Spain Eto'o must repay nearly €4 million in taxes owed during his time with Barcelona. 21/06/2022