‘I’m not Messi’ – Spanish Justice Minister Slams Barca Campaign
Spanish justice
minister Rafael Catala has joined a growing band of critics of FC Barcelona’s
social-media campaign in support of star player Lionel Messi following his
sentencing for tax fraud, Goal writes.
Reigning Spanish
champions Barca launched the #WeAreAllLionelMessi hashtag in the wake of the
guilty verdict and 21-month suspended prison sentence handed out to
the player and his father, Jorge.
However, the
campaign hasn’t had the desired effect as fans around the world question the
Catalans decision to give unconditional backing to the convicted Argentine. And
Spain’s Justice Minister has joined the growing list of critics of what is
turning into a PR nightmare.
While
empathising with Barcelona’s right to support their talisman, Catala accused
the club of trying to “minimise [Messi’s] liability established by a
court”
“I’m not
Messi, I have not committed a tax offence and therefore I do not feel… and do
not think many Catalans and Barca fans agree with such an approach,” he
said.
Messi is
currently enjoying a family holiday in Ibiza as rumours continue to swirl he’s
on his way out of Spanish football.
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