REAL Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has become the latest high-profile football figure to come under scrutiny of Spanish authorities for allegedly not paying his fair share in taxes.

While the Italian manager can still win his case in court, or make a deal to avoid trial, Spain has not flinched when it comes to taking on superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho – and even pop icon Shakira – over the past decade for having tried to hide some of their earnings.