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Lionel Messi loses court case after newspaper uncovered 'irregularities' in his own charity's finances

Barcelona star Lionel Messi [Courtesy]

Lionel Messi has lost a high-profile court case after "irregularities" in his charitable foundation's finances were uncovered.

The Barcelona star claimed that an article in ABC Bietio Rubido highlighting alleged irregularities in the finances of the Leo Messi Foundation had affected his honour and he was demanding €202,786 (£180,064) in compensation.

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