The Ibiza Villa of Messi may be demolished due to a violation of the law.

According to The Sun: Lionel Messi's villa in Ibiza is threatened with demolition.

The superstar purchased this property for £9.5 million, but it has already encountered a number of legal issues.

Located on Ibiza's western coast, Lionel Messi purchased the villa from Swiss businessman Philip Amon in 2022, but it does not meet development regulations.

He has been advised to demolish rooms that do not comply with the approved documentation, including the garage and basement.

Additionally, the house has 92 square meters of swimming pool, and the entire plot covers just over 16,000 square meters.

The villa, located in San Jose de sa Talaiya, has yet to receive the necessary permits and a residential certificate.

In 2022, a mayoral decree prohibited Messi from carrying out any work on this property.

Legal Issues and Environmental Concerns

The city council has already initiated procedures regarding illegal alterations, and partial demolition is not ruled out if the situation is not resolved, ABC reports.

There are also environmental concerns, as the villa is situated on protected land and has been labeled a 'toxic asset,' as it cannot be sold or rented out.

Last year, climate activists vandalized the villa, splashing it with red and black paint after gaining access inside.

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They also posed with a banner by the pool and football field, where Lionel Messi and his family relax during their vacation on the island.

Messi is likely to respond by sending the activists from Futuro Vegetal a bill for £50,000 for the criminal damages caused.

Messi has sent them a bill for £50,000.

The situation surrounding Lionel Messi's villa highlights the importance of complying with regulations in the fields of construction and ecology. Its status as a 'toxic asset' and the active actions of environmental activists underscore the complexities of the issues that wealthy property owners may face. These events also highlight the importance of collaboration between developers, government bodies, and society to preserve the environment.