The Argentine star's name was mentioned by several media outlets in line with the massive release of data linked to offshore accounts, but a statement rejected the allegations
Lionel Messi's family have dismissed accusations made following the release of the "Panama Papers" as "false and libelous."
Various media reports had drawn links between the Barcelona star and the documents released from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca but in a statement released on Monday, the Messi family dismissed those reports.
In light of the allegations, the family suggested that they are considering legal action against "media outlets that have published this news.