The family of Lionel Messi denied Monday that he was involved in tax evasion after the Barcelona star emerged as one of many personalities accused of shady offshore dealings in the Panama Papers scandal.
Reports from Spain's press say that the Costa Rican and Real Madrid goalkeeper has been cleared by doctors to play in Saturday's all-important clash with Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid claimed their first Spanish league crown in 18 years after coming from behind to draw 1-1 away at rival Barcelona on Saturday. Costa Rica will face goal hero Diego Godín and Uruguay in the World Cup on June 14.
MADRID – Barcelona moved to within a point of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga as they twice came from behind thanks to a Lionel Messi hat-trick to edge a thrilling El Clásico 4-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
