Lionel Messi and father Jorge sentenced to 21 months over tax charges
The Barcelona superstar, 29, was also ordered to pay a fine of £1.7million
But the sentences can be appealed through the country's Supreme Court
In Spain a prison sentence under two years can be served under probation
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in jail and fined £1.7million over tax charges.