• Scorer of the match-winning goal, Sergio Aguero celebrates with the trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2012. Getty
    Scorer of the match-winning goal, Sergio Aguero celebrates with the trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2012. Getty
  • Sergio Aguero kisses the ball to celebrate a goal and his hat-trick during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United in October 2015. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero kisses the ball to celebrate a goal and his hat-trick during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United in October 2015. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero lifts the Premier League trophy at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 11, 2014 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero lifts the Premier League trophy at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 11, 2014 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, left, congratulates Sergio Aguero after he scored their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage in London on March 13, 2021. AFP
    Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, left, congratulates Sergio Aguero after he scored their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage in London on March 13, 2021. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero scores his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage in London on March 13, 2021. AFP
    Sergio Aguero scores his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage in London on March 13, 2021. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero vies with West Ham United's Vladimir Coufal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 27, 2021. AFP
    Sergio Aguero vies with West Ham United's Vladimir Coufal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 27, 2021. AFP
  • Manchester City's Pep Guardiola briefs Sergio Aguero during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on March 10, 2021. AFP
    Manchester City's Pep Guardiola briefs Sergio Aguero during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on March 10, 2021. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero vies with Chelsea's Kurt Zouma during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021. AFP
    Sergio Aguero vies with Chelsea's Kurt Zouma during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on January 3, 2021. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero of Manchester City with Pepe of Porto during the UEFA Champions League Group C stage match between Manchester City and FC Porto at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2020 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero of Manchester City with Pepe of Porto during the UEFA Champions League Group C stage match between Manchester City and FC Porto at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2020 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Group C stage match between Manchester City and FC Porto at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2020 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Group C stage match between Manchester City and FC Porto at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2020 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero with assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal in October 2020. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero with assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal in October 2020. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero lifts The Carabao Cup trophy following his side's victory during the Carabao Cup Final between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 1, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero lifts The Carabao Cup trophy following his side's victory during the Carabao Cup Final between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 1, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on January 18, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on January 18, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his sides fifth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on January 12, 2020 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his sides fifth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on January 12, 2020 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford FC at Etihad Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford FC at Etihad Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Pep Guardiola celebrates victory with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City following the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Swansea City and Manchester City at Liberty Stadium on March 16, 2019 in Swansea, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Pep Guardiola celebrates victory with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City following the FA Cup Quarter Final match between Swansea City and Manchester City at Liberty Stadium on March 16, 2019 in Swansea, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates with the Premier League Trophy after winning the title following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates with the Premier League Trophy after winning the title following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's first goal as Tom Heaton of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on April 28, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's first goal as Tom Heaton of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on April 28, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City v FC Schalke 04 at Etihad Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City v FC Schalke 04 at Etihad Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his team's second goal past David De Gea of Manchester United while being challenged by Victor Lindelof of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his team's second goal past David De Gea of Manchester United while being challenged by Victor Lindelof of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton FC at Etihad Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton FC at Etihad Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero kisses the trophy after winning the League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero kisses the trophy after winning the League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is awarded a trophy for being Manchester City's all-time leading goal scorer, ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 5, 2017. AFP
    Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is awarded a trophy for being Manchester City's all-time leading goal scorer, ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 5, 2017. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring 2-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between SSC Napoli and Manchester City at Stadio San Paolo on November 1, 2017 in Naples, Italy. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring 2-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between SSC Napoli and Manchester City at Stadio San Paolo on November 1, 2017 in Naples, Italy. Getty Images
  • Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrate after winning the penalty shoot out in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on October 24, 2017 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrate after winning the penalty shoot out in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on October 24, 2017 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester City at Vicarage Road on September 16, 2017 in Watford, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester City at Vicarage Road on September 16, 2017 in Watford, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at The Hawthorns on October 29, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at The Hawthorns on October 29, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. Getty Images
  • Sam McQueen of Southampton closes down Sergio Aguero during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sam McQueen of Southampton closes down Sergio Aguero during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero battles for the ball with Nir Bitton and Scott Brown of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Celtic FC and Manchester City FC at Celtic Park on September 28, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero battles for the ball with Nir Bitton and Scott Brown of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Celtic FC and Manchester City FC at Celtic Park on September 28, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images
  • Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow is beaten by a header from Sergio Aguero for the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on April 19, 2016 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Getty Images
    Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow is beaten by a header from Sergio Aguero for the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on April 19, 2016 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta celebrate victory with the trophy after the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta celebrate victory with the trophy after the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his fifth and team's six goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his fifth and team's six goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero holding the golden boots trophy waves to supporters after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero holding the golden boots trophy waves to supporters after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Manchester City and FC Bayern Muenchen at the Etihad Stadium on November 25, 2014 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Manchester City and FC Bayern Muenchen at the Etihad Stadium on November 25, 2014 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero is tightly marked during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester St Mary's Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Southampton, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero is tightly marked during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester St Mary's Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Southampton, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on August 17, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park on August 17, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on December 14, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on December 14, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Manchester City fans celebrate after Sergio Aguero scores their team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on October 5, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Manchester City fans celebrate after Sergio Aguero scores their team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on October 5, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero shoots at goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Manchester City and CSKA Moscow at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero shoots at goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Manchester City and CSKA Moscow at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on October 27, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on October 27, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero signs autographs on memorabilia for Manchester City fans at Hong Kong Airport shortly after the team arrives to compete in the Barclays Asia Trophy, on July 22, 2013 in Hong Kong. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero signs autographs on memorabilia for Manchester City fans at Hong Kong Airport shortly after the team arrives to compete in the Barclays Asia Trophy, on July 22, 2013 in Hong Kong. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero beats Jussi Jaaskelainen of West Ham United to score the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero beats Jussi Jaaskelainen of West Ham United to score the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the FA Cup fifth round match between Manchester City and Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium on February 17, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the FA Cup fifth round match between Manchester City and Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium on February 17, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates winning the 2012 Premier League title as the final whistle blows during the match between Manchester City and QPR. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates winning the 2012 Premier League title as the final whistle blows during the match between Manchester City and QPR. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring against Swansea City in 2011. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring against Swansea City in 2011. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero of Manchester City shoots at goal under pressure from Lewis Holtby of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on November 24, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero of Manchester City shoots at goal under pressure from Lewis Holtby of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on November 24, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero scores the third goal, from a penalty kick, during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium on January 1, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero scores the third goal, from a penalty kick, during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium on January 1, 2013 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring Manchester City's third goal during the 6-1 win over rivals Manchester United. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring Manchester City's third goal during the 6-1 win over rivals Manchester United. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero shoots and scores his sides second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on September 18, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero shoots and scores his sides second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on September 18, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero of Manchester City holds off a challenge from Joe Allen of Swansea City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Swansea City at Etihad Stadium on August 15, 2011 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero of Manchester City holds off a challenge from Joe Allen of Swansea City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Swansea City at Etihad Stadium on August 15, 2011 in Manchester, England. Getty Images
  • Sergio Aguero signs with Manchester City in 2011. Manchester City FC via Getty Images
    Sergio Aguero signs with Manchester City in 2011. Manchester City FC via Getty Images

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Manchester City to unveil Sergio Aguero statue on 10th anniversary of title-winning goal

Argentine striker is the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 260 in 390 appearances

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Manchester City have announced that the club will unveil a statue for all-time leading goalscorer Sergio Aguero outside the Etihad Stadium on the 10th anniversary of his goal that ended the club's 44-year wait for a league title.

City reversed a 2-1 deficit to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 on the final day of the 2011-12 season, scoring two goals in stoppage time, with Aguero netting the winner to clinch City's first Premier League title.

The unveiling of the Aguero statue will be part of a series of events and activities to mark 10 years since City won their first Premier League title. The celebrations have been called ‘93:20’, named after the time of the match Aguero struck the winning goal.

"As part of the Club’s 93:20 celebrations, Sergio Aguero’s legacy will be honoured through the unveiling of a statue designed and created by renowned sculptor, Andy Scott," City said in a statement.

"Aguero’s statue will join the statues of Vincent Kompany and David Silva completing a trinity to commemorate a defining era for the Club."

Aguero scored a club record 260 goals in 390 appearances during a decade-long association with City, helping them win four more Premier League trophies, one FA Cup, and six League Cups.

He left City at the end of last season and joined Barcelona on a free transfer but the 33-year-old Argentina was forced to retire in December due to a heart condition.

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1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

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3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

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Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

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6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

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Updated: April 07, 2022, 8:44 AM
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