Dubai - Arabstoday
The Argentine soccer great, Maradona, writes in Naples’ Il Mattino newspaper, “I want to return immediately to Naples and speak with the authorities … I’m not a tax evader and I want to show it.” Maradona’s Italian debts stem from alleged unpaid taxes during the time he played for Napoli from 1984-91, when he helped the club win its only two Serie A titles. In previous visits to Italy in recent years, tax police have confiscated two Rolex watches and a diamond earring from Maradona. In 2010, plans for a match in Naples celebrating Maradona’s 50th birthday had to be abandoned because of threats from tax authorities.