Spain, being in a desperate economic situation, has been going after football stars for "lost" tax revenues, as it is the case with Messi, Mascherano, Ronaldo and Neymar, and, most likely, others to follow. When you bring the money these players bring to their clubs and create direct and indirect employment and businesses, they should receive preferential treatment, or they will leave. Ronaldo also announced that he want to leave Spain.