Spanish court rules that both Messi and his father must testify in tax proceedings . The Barcelona soccer star denies all allegations of wrongdoing . `` We have always fulfilled all our tax obligations , following the advice of our tax consultants , who will take care of clarifying this situation . '' He is accused by Spanish tax authorities of engaging in fraudulent returns . The Argentine is said to owe $ 5 million due to image tax fraud .
Spanish court rules that both Messi and his father must testify in tax proceedings . The Barcelona soccer star denies all allegations of wrongdoing . He is accused by Spanish tax authorities of engaging in fraudulent returns . The Argentine is said to owe $ 5 million due to image tax fraud .