Hernan Crespo investigated over alleged tax fraud

Hernan Crespo is under investigation by Italian police after being accused of tax evasion and false accounting.

The former Chelsea striker's home, and the HQ of his ex-club AC Milan, were raided on Tuesday morning as part of operation 'Fuorigioco' ('Operation Offside'), according to The Independent.

In a post on Facebook, Crespo - now manager of Modena in Serie B - protested that he was innocent, writing: "Dear friends, in my career I have always been used to attacking and I will continue to do so.

"I don't need to defend myself: I AM TOTALLY UNCONNECTED to what happened today, related to the investigation by the prosecutor.

"I am certain that there will be a total DISMISSAL [of the case]. Thanks for all the many messages of respect and faith."

The Argentine spent five years with Chelsea, helping them to win the league title under Jose Mourinho in 2005-06.