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Messi's Spanish jail sentence for tax fraud to stand

Source: bbc.com/news/world-europe-40026827 - May 24, 2017

Messi and his father Jorge, who manages his finances, were both convicted in 2016 of defrauding Spain of €4.1m (£3.5m; $4.6m) in taxes.

Jorge Messi's jail term was reduced because he paid some of the taxes.

In Spain, prison terms of under two years can be served under probation.

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