Messi鈥檚 tax fraud trial in Spain set for May 31
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Lionel Messi鈥檚 tax fraud trial has been set for May 31-June 3, conflicting with the start of the centennial Copa America in the United States.
The Copa America Centenario will kick off on June 3, meaning the five-time world player of the year may not make it in time for Argentina鈥檚 opening game. The full Copa America schedule won鈥檛 be known until the draw on February 21. Messi鈥檚 lawyers are expected to try to change the trial dates. The Barcelona playmaker is already expected to have a shorter preparation ahead of the tournament if his side reaches the Champions League final, which is scheduled for May 28 in Milan. Messi and his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, have been charged with three counts of tax fraud and could be sentenced to nearly two years in prison if found guilty. They are accused of defrauding Spain鈥檚 tax office of 4.1 million euros (US$4.4 million) in unpaid taxes from 2007-09. The attorney鈥檚 office called for a prison sentence of 22 months and 15 days for Messi and his father.
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