Soccer body CONMEBOL suspended Lionel Messi from international matches for three months because of Allegations of debasement he made at the most recent Copa América.
The South American body likewise said Friday that it fined the superstar in USD 50,000 for his remarks after Argentina's 2-1 win against Chile in the third-place playoff of the competition in July.
Messi and Argentina can even now claim the choice, which prevents the striker from playing in four friendlies this year.
The 32-year-old won't play for Argentina matches in September against Chile and Mexico, in addition to another two in October vs Germany and another foe to be picked.
Neither Messi nor Argentina's soccer affiliation has made comments about CONMEBOL's choice.
Messi is now suspended from the first match of the South American World Cup qualifiers next March due to the evidently undeserved red card he got against Chile.
The Argentine was sent off for just the second time in his vocation after a pushing match with Chile midfielder Gary Medel, who likewise was shot out. Messi stayed away from the medal ceremony in the challenge and later said Argentina "shouldn't take part in this corruption."
The Argentinian likewise said the competition was set for hosts Brazil to win. Messi had just whined against Copa América refereeing after Argentina's 2-0 misfortune to Brazil in the semi-finals.
When asked if he feared being suspended for his comments, he said "the truth needed to be told." Messi later sent an apology to CONMEBOL for his remarks.
