Sports: Lionel Messi's 21-month prison sentence in tax fraud case is upheld, but he is not expected to serve any jail time

Lionel Messi and his father were also fined €2 million (US$2.2 million) each.

The Supreme Court in Spain has handed down a 21-month prison sentence for Argentine football star Lionel Messi and his father in the appeal of their tax fraud case. Neither are expected to serve any jail time.

According to a Reuters report, sentences under two years in length in Spain can be served as probation.

Messi and his father were also fined €2 million (US$2.2 million) each.

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Lionel Messi and his father were also fined €2 million (US$2.2 million) each. Read Full Story