Javier Mascherano has admitted two counts of fraud totalling 1.5 million euros.
The Barcelona defender failed to declare 1.5 million euros in earnings in 2011 and 2012, according to state prosecutors.
He admitted the charges in a brief appearance in court near Barcelona.
A court filing released in September revealed that Mascherano deposited nearly £1.25M with the authorities to repay the amount owed plus interest.
The judge however, must now decide whether the case proceeds to trial.
There is every likelihood though, that Mascherano might be made to pay a fine before the case goes to trial since he has admitted his guilt and paid the tax plus interest.
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