What specific deals were linked to the money laundering allegations?

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Sandro Rosell Cleared of Money Laundering Allegations Linked to Brazilian Football Deals

Former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been definitively cleared of money laundering charges by Spain's National Court. The allegations, which involved approximately €20 million, centred on television rights and sponsorship agreements conducted in Brazil. Rosell had previously been acquitted of these charges in April, but prosecutors appealed the decision.
Television Rights for Brazil Friendly Matches

The core of the money laundering allegations against Rosell involved the alleged illicit channeling of funds related to the television rights for friendly matches played by the Brazilian national team. Prosecutors had accused Rosell and his wife, along with four others, of concealing money that was illegally obtained by Ricardo Teixeira, the former head of the Brazilian Football Confederation. Rosell had lived and worked in Brazil, establishing business connections there, which formed the basis of these accusations.
Suspicions Regarding Nike Sponsorship Deal

Further to the television rights issue, Rosell had also faced suspicion of receiving illicit payments linked to a sponsorship deal between Nike and the Brazilian national team. While not the primary focus of the initial charges, this aspect contributed to the overall financial scrutiny surrounding his business dealings during his time associated with Brazilian football. The National Court's appeals chamber ultimately confirmed the initial acquittal, finding that the evidence presented did not prove the accusations.
Clarification of Aggravated Money Laundering Charge

The initial accusation brought against the 55-year-old was specifically for "large-scale money laundering." The National Court's acquittal in April stated that after evaluating the evidence presented during the trial, the accusations were not proven. This initial ruling led to the prosecution's appeal, which was today definitively rejected by the court's appeals chamber, thus exonerating Rosell completely from these charges.

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