Why Ronaldo will not serve any jail term despite two-year sentence

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sentenced to two-years in prison [Photo: Courtesy]

Cristiano Ronaldo was given a two-year prison sentence and a fine of around £17m after pleading guilty for tax fraud.

According to Metro, Ronaldo will pay the fine but he will not be serving any jail term despite the sentence.

The question is, how will he avoid literally spending his nights and days behind bars.

Ronaldo will not serve any jail term despite two-year sentence [Photo: Courtesy]

In Spanish law, a first-time offender of a non-violent crimes can actually avoid going to prison if their sentences are two years or less unless the offender commits the same crime again during the two-year period.

The 33-year-old’s situation is similar to Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi’s two years ago when he was given a 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud.

Ronaldo switched from Real Madrid to Juventus in a shock transfer [Photo: Courtesy]

Ronaldo, who is set to make his Juventus debut on the opening day of the season when the Old Lady play against Chievo on Sunday 19 August will have to ensure he pay his taxes in Italy to avoid a serving a jail term.