I never thought I’d see former professional footballers march through central London to protest about financial scams and poor regulation but that’s exactly what happened this week.

Two ex-professional footballers have joined Tilney to help kick off its new team advising professional sports people.

Close to 200 footballers are under investigation for alleged tax abuses linked to image rights payments. 

Fraud Squad officers from the City of London Police have arrested a 60-year-old man in Spain in connection with the activities of Kingsbridge Asset Management, a firm which targeted HNW individuals including top professional footballers.