RIO DE JANEIRO, OCTOBER 13: Prosecutors allege soccer superstar Romario evaded Brazilian taxes while he played in Europe and could owe millions of dollars to the government, local media reported on Thursday.The charges stem from the years between 1988 and 1993 when Romario played in Holland with PSV Eindhoven and then in Spain for FC Barcelona. As a star at both teams Romario received multimillion dollar salaries and endorsements.Prosecutors allege Romario failed to declare taxes during these years as Brazilian law requires even for those living abroad, even though during the same period Romario bought apartments, businesses and cars in Rio, the Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper reported.The prosecutors requested permission from a federal judge to investigate Romario's bank accounts and finances in order to determine if Romario evaded taxes, and how much he owes Brazil's government if he did, Estado said.The prosecutors will also investigate if Romario everlied on his taxes or filed false information, Estado said.
