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MUNICH - Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness was found guilty Thursday and sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for evading millions of euros (dollars) in tax through an undeclared Swiss bank account. Charcandrick West Jersey . The 62-year-old Hoeness, one of the most powerful figures in German soccer, was initially charged with dodging 3.5 million euros ($4.85 million) in taxes through the Swiss account. But when his trial opened Monday he admitted to avoiding 15 million euros more. Then it came out through an examination of documents he provided to investigators shortly before the trial that he owed 27.2 million euros in total — a number Hoeness did not dispute. Hoeness had faced up to 10 years in prison, and the sentence came between the 5 1/2 years suggested by the prosecution and the defences plea for probation, based on the fact that he had turned himself in for tax evasion and provided details to the court, the dpa news agency reported. Following the verdict, defence attorney Hanns Feigen said he would appeal the decision to see how a higher court would value Hoeness "not ideal" confession. He added that he was convinced the appeals court would come to a "better result" than the Munich state court did. Hoeness will remain free on bail pending the outcome of the appeal. German authorities have been cracking down on tax evaders in recent years, and have recovered hundreds of millions of euros. Their widely-publicized purchase of leaked account information on thousands of investors, as well as high-profile cases such as that against Hoeness and former Deutsche Post AG CEO Klaus Zumwinkel, has led to thousands of people turning themselves in. Hoeness, who also is part owner of a Nuremberg sausage factory, reported himself to the tax authorities last April — around the same time that German media were investigating reports of high-profile tax evaders. News of the case against the national icon prompted even Chancellor Angela Merkels spokesman to weigh in and say the countrys leader was disappointed in him. As a player, Hoeness was a Bayern star who won the 1972 European Championship and the 1974 World Cup with West Germany and three straight European Cups — the predecessor of the Champions League — before retiring in 1979 with chronic knee problems. He became the Bundesligas youngest coach when he was 27. Bayern has been enjoying unprecedented success under Hoeness presidency. The club stood by him during the investigation, and its supervisory board was expected to meet following the verdict to see what steps to take next. Bayern Munich said it would issue a statement later Thursday. In three decades as manager and president of Bayern, Hoeness conducted a prudent financial policy that left the club not only without debts but with a fat bank account. Hoeness refused to spend lavishly on foreign superstars but brought in the best of German talent. In recent years, Bayern started spending more on players and the result was its first treble last season, when it won the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the German Cup. The club is on course to win the Bundesliga again — perhaps even undefeated — and could become the first team to defend the Champions League title. Bayern could accomplish the treble again. Hoeness was also instrumental in signing coach Pep Guardiola. With three "strategic partners" — Adidas, Audi and Allianz, which each have an 8.33-per cent stake in the club — Bayern has some of Germanys best known companies behind it. The club has also paid off its stadium. Albert Wilson Jersey . Boston is making its first appearance in the ALCS since 2008. For Detroit, its a third straight trip to the ALCS and its fourth in eight years. Bryan Witzmann Jersey . LOUIS -- The St.Daniel Ricciardo has warned Red Bull he will leave the team unless they can deliver a title-contending car. The Australians relationship with Red Bull - who last won a title in 2013 - has become strained in recent weeks following victory-denying strategic mistakes in both the Spanish and Monaco grands prix. Although Red Bull have publicly insisted that Ricciardo is under contract for 2017, the 26-year-olds scintillating recent form has triggered renewed speculation he could replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari.  And having told Sky Sports News that he believes he deserves a chance to fight for a title, Ricciardo has upped the ante further still ahead of the Canadian GP by warning his sole priority is landing a seat in a championship-challenging car. The only interest l have is with a world title. If Red Bull said we cant give you that for the next few years then the only place l would want to go to is somewhere they can say yup, you can fight for a world title with us, Ricciardo told Sky Sports. Thats all that l really want to fight for. Im not interested in being with someone for an image.When is the Canadian GP on Sky F1 and how can you watch it?Were Ricciardo to depart Red Bull, a move to Ferrari would have to confront the complication of the Aussie partnering Sebastian Vettel - a prospect many believe neither the Scuderia nor the German would countenance after Vettels year alongside Ricciardo at Red Bull ended prematurely as the newcomer claimed intra-team honours. However, Vettel says he would have no objection to partnering Ricciardo again.I raced with him in 2014 and we didnt have any problems. And l knew him before that. But its nott my decision, said Vettel in Montreal. Derrick Johnson Jersey. I dont mind, hes a strong guy, l like him. 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