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Lionel Messi Sentenced To 21 Months in Prison For Tax Fraud

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10 years ago

July 6, 2016

Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, Spanish media say.

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His father, Jorge Messi, was also given a jail term for defrauding Spain of €4.1m (£3.2m; $4.6m) between 2007 and 2009.

During the trial, prosecutors said tax havens in Belize and Uruguay were used to conceal earnings from image rights.

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But Lionel Messi said he “knew nothing” about his financial affairs.

More details later….