Messi gets court date over tax fraud allegations

The Spanish tax authorities recently filed a complaint against the Argentine and he will have to testify in court on September 17 Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have been summoned to appear in court on September 17 in order to provide evidence against recent tax fraud allegations.A complaint, signed by prosecutor Raquel Amado, was filed with the courthouse in the Gava district of Barcelona last week and it has now been decided that there is enough evidence to summon the Argentine.The Spanish tax authorities claim that the prolific attacker and his father have avoided paying the charges due from sales of the 25-year-old's image rights by operating through companies based outside of the country, totalling over €4 million between 2006 and 2009.Messi stressed last week that he is innocent and unaware of committing any infringements."We have learned through the media Moncler Manteau Homme outlet about the claim filed by the Spanish tax authorities. We are surprised about this news, because we have not committed any infringement," a statement from the 25-year-old read."We have always fulfilled all of our tax obligations, following the advice of our tax consultants, who will take care of clarifying this situation."The attacker's fiscal and legal advisor Angel Juarez, meanwhile, insisted that they had not heard anything yet when the news broke last week, while adding that they were ready for any legal battle."Neither we nor our client have received any notification from the prosecutor in relation to what Moncler 2013 outlet has been reported," a statement signed by Juarez read."As his legal and fiscal council, we will take all the appropriate legal action against the complaint of the prosecutor and we are confident that justice will prevail."Messi's camp is yet to react to the latest developments.Under Spanish law, Messi could face a maximum penalty of six years in prison if found guilty. Moncler Manteau Femme outlet

Messi doubtful for Ecuador clash

The Moncler Doudoune Homme outlet Barcelona star played the last half hour of Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Colombia but is still not fully fit Lionel Messi says he could struggle should he be called upon to face Ecuador on Tuesday. The Argentina international featured for just over half an hour of the Conmebol game against Colombia, but warned afterwards he may be incapable of playing what would be his second game in a week."I felt good, but what with [having played] little football and not knowing how the [injured] leg was going to respond, I don't want to take chances," Messi told a post match press conference.The Barcelona forward also expressed concern that his problems could be compounded by having to play at a great altitude, something that is unavoidable given the location of Ecuador's stadium.He added: "To play at a high altitude is really tiring, it will be a hard game and I come without many minutes."Messi also addressed the game against Colombia, which finished 0-0, arguing that despite having "many chances to score", Moncler Manteau Femme outlet Argentina were "somewhat handicapped" by refereeing decisions going against them.Argentina lead the Conmebol table five points ahead of Moncler sale second-placed Colombia.

Manchester City close in on Isco deal

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Manchester City close in on Isco deal

The Premier League side Moncler 2013 outlet are set to meet with Malaga on Friday over a move for the midfielder and are increasingly confident of completing negotiations By Paul ClennamManchester City are confident of completing a deal for Isco in the coming days despite Malaga digging their heels over the 21-year-old’s transfer fee, Goal understands. Officials from both clubs will meet on Friday to further negotiate terms, with City keen to pay €23.5 million plus a further €11.7m in add-ons for the Spanish playmaker.Malaga are thought to be determined to hold out for a greater lump sum for Isco, but sources close to the deal have indicated to Goal that the Premier League side believe an agreement is near. TRANSFER TALK9/4Manchester City are 9/4 with bet365 to win the Premier LeagueThe midfielder, who has also been pursued closely by Real Madrid in recent months, is currently in Ibiza after securing the European Under-21 Championship title in Israel this week, and could fly to Manchester for a medical as early as this weekend should the clubs agree to terms on Friday. Reports from Spain earlier this week suggest he has spurned advances from Madrid, despite being told by Zinedine Zidane that he would be a key fixture in the first team should he move to the Bernabeu this summer. However, City remain wary of a late move from the Spanish giants and are keen to wrap up negotiations shortly, with new boss Manuel Pellegrini a key attraction to the Spaniard after playing under him at Malaga last season.The Premier League side have been monitoring the playmaker since late last year, as was exclusively revealed by Goal, but were made to wait until the summer to continue Moncler sale negotiations after he renewed his contract at La Rosaleda, increasing his €20.5m buyout clause to €35m.The midfielder is one of six top-line summer targets earmarked by City sporting director Txiki Begiristain and chief executive Ferran Soriano, with Edinson Cavani, Thiago Alcantara and Diego Novaretti still on the club’s radar after they completed the signings of Jesus Moncler Doudoune Enfants outlet Navas and Fernandinho earlier this month.