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13.06.2013
Barcelona star Lionel Messi reacts with surprise about the charges of tax evasion. The footballer with his father Jorge are under investigation on arrears amounting to € 4 million in the period 2006-2009.
Currently, the tax authorities in Spain thoroughly investigated the case, assuming that the Argentinean did not pay those taxes on sales of his image rights, which are operated by companies outside the Iberian country.
"From the media we have learned about the allegations of the Spanish tax authorities," wrote Messi on his profile on "Facebook". "We are surprised by this news, because we have not committed any offenses. We have always fulfilled our tax obligations following the advice of our consultants who will take care to clarify the situation. "
Under the Spanish law Messi could be sentenced to 6 years in prison if he is found guilty.
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Messi surprised by the charges of tax fraud
13.06.2013
Barcelona star Lionel Messi reacts with surprise about the charges of tax evasion. The footballer with his father Jorge are under investigation on arrears amounting to € 4 million in the period 2006-2009.
Currently, the tax authorities in Spain thoroughly investigated the case, assuming that the Argentinean did not pay those taxes on sales of his image rights, which are operated by companies outside the Iberian country.
"From the media we have learned about the allegations of the Spanish tax authorities," wrote Messi on his profile on "Facebook". "We are surprised by this news, because we have not committed any offenses. We have always fulfilled our tax obligations following the advice of our consultants who will take care to clarify the situation. "
Under the Spanish law Messi could be sentenced to 6 years in prison if he is found guilty.
Read all news for Leo Messi