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In Legal Twist, Messi Will Stand Trial On Tax Fraud Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 8, 2015

It turns out that Lionel Messi’s injury in Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Las Palmas last month isn’t the most painful thing to happen to him

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Updated: Spanish Prosecutors Drop Criminal Tax Charges Against Lionel Messi

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 6, 2015

(Author’s note: This is not the last word on Messi. On October 8, a judge ruled that despite the prosecution’s actions, the case will move forward.

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Spain Targets Another Soccer Star On Tax Evasion Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 24, 2015

Less than two weeks after soccer fans learned that FC Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano will likely face charges for two counts of tax fraud, another

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Another FC Barcelona Star Could Face Tax Evasion Charges Despite Paying Up

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 10, 2015July 31, 2020

Superstar-laden FC Barcelona might be among the top teams in the Spanish Liga BBVA this season but the team is making news – again – for

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Spanish Courts OK Barca Trial On Tax Fraud Charges Tied To Neymar Signing

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 14, 2015

It’s been a mixed week for FC Barcelona (“Barca”). Earlier this week, the team advanced to the Champions League final to be played in Berlin,

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Spanish Court Moving Forward With Messi Tax Evasion Case

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 28, 2014August 3, 2020

Less than a month after Lionel Messi earned the 2014 World Cup Golden Ball (for those of you who don’t follow soccer, it’s the award

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Barca Pays Millions In ‘Voluntary’ Taxes, Denies Wrongdoing In Continuing Neymar Probe

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 24, 2014July 23, 2020

FC Barcelona has paid $18.5 million to Spanish tax authorities amid allegations of improprieties related to the signing of Brazilian super star Neymar. Refusing to admit any wrongdoing, the club referred to the transfer as “voluntary.”

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FC Barcelona Hit With Another Superstar Tax Scandal As Neymar Transfer Investigated

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 21, 2014July 23, 2020

What’s the biggest soccer news to come out of FC Barcelona in recent months? Tax debt. Now that Messi has resolved his tax issues, the team has to grapple with questions over the Neymar transfer.

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Footballer Messi Scores Hat Trick, Clears Tax Debt As Season Rolls

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 6, 2013July 16, 2020

After months of speculation that Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge Horacio, might settle their tax case with Spanish authorities, the football superstar has made a “corrective payment.”

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Footballer Messi May Settle Tax Evasion Case For Millions

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 27, 2013July 11, 2020

Goaaaaal! Football phenom, Lionel Messi, has reportedly scored in his battle against the Spanish authorities. The Spanish publication, El Periodico, has announced that the FC

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