This archive report was first published on 3 August 2019.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned from international football for three months after making allegations of corruption against the Copa America.
According to a decision by Conmebol, the South American Football Confederation, Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming friendlies against Chile, Mexico, and Germany in September and October.
The ban was handed down after Messi claimed the Copa America was 'corrupt' and that the 'cup was fixed for Brazil' following Argentina's 2-1 third-place play-off win over Chile.
Conmebol has also fined Messi $50,000 for his comments.
Messi has seven days to appeal the decision to suspend him.
Argentina's qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup begins in March 2020.
Published on August 3, 2019, at 12:49 PM.
