Argentine club San Lorenzo appears on Spain's list of major tax debtors

Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, a prominent Argentine football club, has been named in Spain's list of major tax debtors. The club owes 920,000 euros (approximately $1.05 million) to the Spanish Tax Agency, marking its debut on the list of large defaulters.

The Spanish Tax Agency's annual publication includes individuals and entities that owed more than 600,000 euros as of the end of 2025. San Lorenzo joins other notable figures and entities on the list, including Spanish club FC Cartagena, former referee José Enríquez Negreira, and ex-footballer Arda Turan. The specific reasons for San Lorenzo's debt were not detailed by the agency.

Reports indicate that the Buenos Aires-based club is grappling with a significant financial crisis. This situation is reportedly marked by outstanding transfer payments, unpaid debts, judicial sanctions, and the recent removal of its former president amid corruption allegations. The club's financial struggles appear to extend beyond its Spanish tax obligations.

Several other Spanish football clubs also feature on the list, including Unión Deportiva Salamanca, Extremadura Unión Deportiva, and Xerez Club Deportivo, with debts ranging from millions to tens of millions of euros. Real Jaén, previously listed, has been removed after settling its debt.