A Spanish court imposes fine of Euro 3.7 million on Barcelona superstar
The firm, which recently said Messi's retirement from soccer wouldn't impact its deal with him, may now have to do a rethink
But they may not be jailed as first offenders can serve prison terms under two years on probation under Spanish law
Lionel Messi does not need a Copa America win to feel like the king of the world. He captured that crown a long ago
At the sudden international retirement of Argentine ace footballer
Lionel Messi sensationally quit international football leaving Argentinian football in turmoil after a traumatic penalty shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America final
The company last year had roped in Messi as global brand ambassador for its passenger vehicle portfolio
Messi's announcement comes after he missed in a penalty shootout as Chile won the Copa America final
Messi with a stunning free kick doubled Argentina's lead and beat the USA with 4-0 score
Argentine forward and his father Jorge are appearing before court where Spanish prosecution demands a sentence of 22 months in prison