Messi due to go on trial in Spain for tax fraud

Barcelona

ARGENTINA star Lionel Messi, one of the world's highest-paid athletes, goes on trial in Barcelona on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding Spain of over four million euros in unpaid taxes.

After winning a league and Cup double with Barcelona, the five-time World Player of the Year and his father will confront in court the accusations that have dogged him since June 2013. The trial will run until June 2 - the day when Messi is due to testify along with his father.