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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Lionel Messi, currently dazzling fans in Miami, is now facing legal trouble in Spain. Authorities have launched an investigation into his \u20ac11 million villa in Ibiza, accused of violating urban planning laws in a protected natural zone. <\/b><\/p>\n

Reports suggest that parts of the mansion, including a basement garage and outbuildings, were added without authorization, prompting the municipality to deny its habitability certificate and initiate legal proceedings for \u201cserious urban violations.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to sources close to the Argentine star, the illegal extensions were built by the previous owner before Messi purchased the property in 2022. Still, under Spanish regulations, Messi must now address the situation or risk forced demolition of the unapproved sections. The case reflects Ibiza\u2019s growing crackdown on unauthorized luxury construction amid increasing environmental concerns across the island.<\/p>\n

While the football world continues to celebrate Messi\u2019s brilliance at Inter Miami, this new controversy casts a shadow over his otherwise spotless public image. As local authorities tighten their controls on elite real estate projects, all eyes are on whether Messi will regularize his property or face a high-profile setback far from the pitch.<\/p>\n

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