“I signed what he told me to sign because I trusted my father,” Messi said. Spanish tax authorities have launched an investigation into the company, Mega Star Enterprises, but have not laid charges. Even if he is able to avoid conviction, Messi’s tax troubles might not be over. “I didn’t think it was necessary to inform him of everything,” Messi’s father said. Because of the trial, the Barcelona player has missed part of Argentina’s preparations for the Copa America, which starts Friday in the United States.

Source: thestar June 02, 2016 23:29 UTC