Football League 'note' Cellino conviction

The Football League has responded to the news that prospective Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino evaded tax in Italy, but given little away about whether his proposed takeover will be approved.

Earlier this morning, a Sardinian court <a href="/football/leeds-united/news/cellino-found-guilty-of-tax-evasion_144891.html">found 57-year-old Cellino guilty</a> of failing to pay import duty on a yacht called Nelie, fining him €600,000 (£502,000).

Cellino's takeover was already in doubt because of previous convictions in Italy and now it seems even less likely that the Italian will be the new Leeds owner.

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