Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell to stand trial
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Friday’s ruling, issued by investigative judge Carman Lemela, relates to the sale of television rights for Brazil matches.
Rosell, his wife and four others are to stand trial at a later date, with evidence suggesting that the 54-year-old misappropriated money coming from the sale of the TV rights, as well as sponsorship money in a deal between Nike and the Brazil national side.
The judge alleges that the ex-Barca chief played a part in laundering around €15m (£13.2m) from the TV rights and a further €5m (£4.4m) from the Nike contract.
Rosell, president of the Catalan giants between 2010 and 2014, has the right to appeal the trial within the next 10 days.
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