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VID Sues Messi, AFA for $7M Fraud Allegations

4/15/2026

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  • VID filed a Florida lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) over two friendlies.
  • The matches were against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in October, and Messi was obligated to play at least 30 minutes.
  • VID says it paid $7 million for exclusive rights and lost over $1 million after a venue change and the AFA promised future games that never occurred.