Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Messi's tax fraud case begins with player avoiding court (The Associated Press)

Lionel Messi's tax trial has begun with the player deciding not to appear in court for early proceedings. Messi is facing a prison sentence of nearly two years on charges he failed to properly pay taxes for part of his earnings from Barcelona from 2007-09. The Argentina forward is not obligated to appear in court until Thursday, when he is scheduled to testify before a judge.

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