The public prosecutor concluded the Lionel Messi tax evasion case by asking for the acquittal of the Barcelona star. In the final statement, the public prosecutor said that there had been no attempt to defraud the tax office by Messi and therefore called for his acquittal. However, the charge against the footballer's father, Jorge Messi, was maintained and 18 months in prison was requested.

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As for the decision drawn by the state prosecutor, their suggestion was not as benevolent with Lionel Messi. In their conclusion they insisted that during the court case it was clear that Messi was aware of the companies which had been created with the aim of defrauding the tax office. They want a sentence of 22 months for each of the Messis. In this sense, it’s necessary to point out that both Leo and Jorge Messi did not respond to questions from the State Attorney.

After appearing in court in Barcelona on Thursday, Messi made a swift exit, heading to the United States, where he will join up with the Argentina national team ahead of this month’s Copa America.