Messi suspended from Argentina’s world cup qualifier opener
Lionel Messi has been suspended from Argentina’s first World Cup qualifier for the World Cup 2022. The South American Football Association has imposed a fine of $ 1,500 on him.
South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) ruled on Tuesday Messi received a red card during the match against Chile for third place in Copa América.
Messi clashed with Gary Medel of Chile in the 37th minute of the game. Both of these were excluded. Argentina won the match 2-1. World Cup qualifying matchwill start from March in South America.
In the verdict, Messi allegation on the Copa America organization were not discussed. Messi had said corruption was rife in the tournament and there was complete preparation for Brazil to win. Messi later apologized to the South American Football Confederation. Messi called the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) “corrupt” and did not attend the ceremony to pick up his medal.
