Jorge Messi
Jorge Messi is the father and agent of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi. He gained significant attention in 2016 when both he and his son were convicted of tax fraud for failing to declare earnings from Lionel's image rights during his time at FC Barcelona. The case highlighted the scrutiny faced by high-profile athletes regarding their financial affairs, particularly in Spain, where tax evasion has led to legal issues for several football figures.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,045 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,088 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 17,942 | $450,000 | 179$ |
| Totals | 3 | 118,111,785 | 38,075 | $3,155,100 | 899$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Argentina:
Jorge Messi decided to name his son Lionel instead of Leonel at the last moment.
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United Kingdom:
Jorge Messi was sentenced to 21 months in prison for evading tax on Lionel’s image rights during his time at Barcelona.
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Ireland:
Jorge Messi, Lionel's father, was also sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion.
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