LIONEL MESSI

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Catalan outfit considers the player to be 'free of criminal responsibility'.

The player and his father are expected to serve no time in jail.

Argentine announced his plan to retire from international football after the Copa America.

The 45-year-old Spaniard worked with the current Ballon d'Or at Barcelona.

Centre-back refuses to discuss future with Argentina national team.

Messi's decision follows a missed penalty in the Copa America final shootout against Chile.

Manchester City star admits international career in the balance after Chile penalty debacle.

Barcelona star vowed never to play for his country again after Copa America final loss.

Arsenal forward spearheaded Chile's campaign with goals against Panama and Mexico.

Ballon d'Or winner has stepped down from national team following penalty shootout loss to Chile.

The 29-year-old announced the surprise decision after Argentina's Copa America final defeat to Chile.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi's penalty went above the bar.

La Liga giants have offered a new deal worth £11.5m-a-year for the next six seasons.

Cuca believes that it is still to soon for the 19-year-starlet to move to the Nou Camp

Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to part ways with him only a year after his signing from Villarreal.

Lionel Messi is expected to play against Panama after recovering from a back injury.

Real Madrid star beats Lionel Messi into second place, with Floyd Mayweather dropping to 16th

Barcelona can become the first club in Spanish history to win the double three times on the trot next season.

Lionel Messi struggling with injury ahead of Argentina's opening game against defending champions Chile

Messi and his father are accused of defrauding the Spanish Tax Agency over €4.1m.