Lionel Messi received the sum of £2.4million in cash, to officially lay the
foundation stones for a new stadium in Port-Gentil.
Gabon will be hosting the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and President Ali Bongo
invited the Barcelona superstar to the event.
He, however, insisted that Messi was not paid, but was fulfilling a promise
by attending the event. French media, however, insist the 28-year-old was
paid for the trip.
Messi, who is facing trial for tax fraud in Spain, was also present at the
opening of a new restaurant that belongs to the Bongo family.
“People are outraged about this,” an opposition source in the country said.
“Messi should do a bit of research into what Bongo represents.”
foundation stones for a new stadium in Port-Gentil.
Gabon will be hosting the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and President Ali Bongo
invited the Barcelona superstar to the event.
He, however, insisted that Messi was not paid, but was fulfilling a promise
by attending the event. French media, however, insist the 28-year-old was
paid for the trip.
Messi, who is facing trial for tax fraud in Spain, was also present at the
opening of a new restaurant that belongs to the Bongo family.
“People are outraged about this,” an opposition source in the country said.
“Messi should do a bit of research into what Bongo represents.”
Bongo holds a reputation as one of the most corrupt dictators in Africa.
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