Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge will have to appear in front of the tribunal, as they
are accused of crimes against the state treasury. They face three charges and the case will be tried on 31 May, 1, 2 and 3 June, reports the Supreme Court of Catalonia.
This means that the case will be held
three days after the Champions League final, which was in Milan, and before the gathering of the national team of Argentina for the Copa America.
The court does not comply with the opinion of the prosecutor Barcelona who advocated suing only the father of Messi as the player is not dealt with taxes.
Lionel Messi and his father Jorge was indicted in 2013, they declined € 4.16 million of taxes affecting the proceeds from selling the image of Argentine superstar.
Diversion of tax payment was made through the creation of fictitious companies in Belize and Uruguay, considered a tax haven.
Prosecutors sought 18 months in prison for Leo and Jorge Messi and a fine of two million euros.
are accused of crimes against the state treasury. They face three charges and the case will be tried on 31 May, 1, 2 and 3 June, reports the Supreme Court of Catalonia.
This means that the case will be held
three days after the Champions League final, which was in Milan, and before the gathering of the national team of Argentina for the Copa America.
The court does not comply with the opinion of the prosecutor Barcelona who advocated suing only the father of Messi as the player is not dealt with taxes.
Lionel Messi and his father Jorge was indicted in 2013, they declined € 4.16 million of taxes affecting the proceeds from selling the image of Argentine superstar.
Diversion of tax payment was made through the creation of fictitious companies in Belize and Uruguay, considered a tax haven.
Prosecutors sought 18 months in prison for Leo and Jorge Messi and a fine of two million euros.
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