Thursday 2 June 2016

Photo: Lionel Messi sits in court Over Tax Fraud Trial

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Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona and his father Jorge Horacio Messi in court over tax fraud trial
Barcelona Legend and Five-time Ballon D'or Winner Lionel Messi, who is one of the world's highest-paid athletes, has arrived at a Barcelona court to take the stand for the first time at his tax fraud trial in Spain today June 2 2016.

The 28-year-old, who wore a black suit and tie, was cheered and jeered as he emerged from a van accompanied by his father Jorge Horacio Messi.

The two are accused of using a chain of fake companies in Belize and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4.16 million euros ($4.6 million) of Messi's income earned through the sale of his image rights from 2007-09.

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