Messi posts cryptic Instagram message after tax charges confirmed

The Barcelona and Argentina forward, currently out injured, has taken to social media in light of the news he is facing a possible 22-month prison sentence.

Lionel Messi posted a cryptic Instagram message on Friday as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

The Barcelona star has missed his side’s last three matches since limping off against Las Palmas at the end of September, but it’s his problems with the tax office which may be behind his post on the social network.

It was revealed on Thursday that the State Attorney had ordered the 28-year-old to stand trial ahead of a possible 22-month prison sentence.

Earlier in the week, the Prosecutors Office had suggested Messi should not have go in the dock because “he could not be aware that a large part of the money received for image rights arrived through tax havens.”

However, that request was rejected and it may be the reason behind Messi’s intriguing post.