Lionel Messi is facing a lawsuit from a Miami-based event promoter alleging breach of contract. Court records indicate the suit was filed on March 31.
The promoter claims Messi violated the terms of a $7 million contract by not participating in an exhibition match last year. The lawsuit further alleges fraud related to the missed October game.
The event promoter is seeking $7 million in damages, also naming the Argentine Football Association in the legal action. The claim centers around Messi’s failure to play in the scheduled exhibition match.
Multiple filings confirm the core allegation: that Messi breached a contract agreement by not appearing in the event as previously arranged.