The trial into alleged tax fraud on the part of Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, will begin on May 31.
In a statement from the Catalan Superior Court of Justice (h/t AFP via AS) the start date was confirmed, with the case set to be finished by June 3. The 2015-16 Champions League final will be played on May 28 at the San Siro in Milan, Italy should Barcelona make it that far.
As reported in the piece from AS, the pair have been accused of not declaring taxes in respect of the Barcelona man’s image rights, which amount to a reported €4.