The England captain used an investment scheme to shelter £12.5 million from tax Getty ImagesWayne Rooney is facing a £3.5 million charge after tax authorities challenged a suspected avoidance scheme in which he was the largest investor. The football star, who will captain England in today’s World Cup qualifier against Malta, has been told that Revenue and Customs believes he is liable for the sum, The Times can reveal. HMRC’s assessment coincides with a dip in form by the player, 30, who has scored one goal in eight games for club and country this season. It is the fifth occasion in four years that the tax authorities have challenged investments made by Rooney.

Source: The Times October 07, 2016 21:33 UTC