Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 3 Oct 2014

1. LIONEL MESSI FACES TAX EVASION TRIAL

Football superstar Lionel Messi is to face trial for tax evasion in Spain. The Barcelona player and his father, who runs his affairs, are accused of defrauding the authorities of more than €4m. A judge ruled Messi must face trial after rejecting his claim that he was unaware of his father's activities. Both men deny the allegations.

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