Was it the Spanish or Catalan government that tried him? If it was the Catalan government he might get a bit of hassle of the Barca fans, they wouldn't want Catalonia embarrassed like that.
If it was a Spanish court, he's a hero for life as the Catalans couldn't give a fuck about Spain.
Hacienda - The Spanish Inland Revenue covers the entire country, Cataluñya included.
His "misdemeanors" aren't being well received in Spain due to savage govt. cut-backs in health and education in the last few years.
"I knew nothing about it, I trusted my father".
Messi - brilliant footballer but a horrible little cnut. Simple as!

