Hey everyone,
Edgardo BAUZA has decided to replace MESSI with Angel CORREA. What do you guys think? Does Argentina still have it in them? What a totally different team we have now. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise? Hopefully AFA can appeal and get the suspension down to 2 matches.
VAMOS ARGENTINA!
Official news coming out of FIFA, Lionel MESSI has been suspended for four matches.
The official confirmation comes hours before Argentina play Bolivia in a World Cup Qualifier in La Paz. He will not play againsg Bolivia and will miss the three next World Cup Qualifying matches as well as receiving a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs.
Breaking news out of Argentina that Lionel MESSI will miss Argentina’s match on Tuesday against Bolivia.
Fox Sports Argentina are reporting that Lionel MESSI will miss Argentina’s World Cup Qualifying match tomorrow against Bolivia and would be suspended for 2-4 matches. The incident happened following the match when MESSI was seen using foul language against one of the officials. As we reported earlier, Lionel MESSI spoke out against a referee following Argentina’s 1-0 win against Chile which started this entire turn of events. The initial news was that the referee had not included the altercation in his match report but it appears as though the Chilean FA sent the video over to FIFA who contacted the AFA stating that disciplinary action could be in place.
We will continue to cover this as news develops.
The news coming out of South America is that Lionel MESSI could be sanctioned.
Following Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup Qualifying win against Chile, Lionel MESSI was seen swearing at the third official. There were initial reports that MESSI could be sanctioned but Fox Sports Argentina reported that the referee did not include the altercation in his match report.
However, news coming out of South America and Argentina is that the Chilean federation have sent the video of MESSI swearing to FIFA. The AFA have been notified and we will find out tomorrow if MESSI will play against Bolivia or not.
Argentina National Team coach Edgardo BAUZA spoke at a press conference on Monday.
Edgardo BAUZA took to the press ahead of Argentina’s upcoming World Cup Qualifier on Tuesday against Bolivia. The coach spoke about a number of topics including Lionel MESSI, playing at altitude, players and more. Here’s what he had to say:
“Since I took charge, the most important has been communicating with the players. To transmit my ideas. Generally speaking, I am happy with what we have done. We will get better with time. Argentina plays to win, we try to win every match and we plan according to the opponent. Defensively, the team played well against Chile, who didn’t create much.”
“We want to win in La Paz but we know it’s not easy. Playing at altitude is difficult. Bolivia is going to play like they always do at home. They’ll attack from the wings. We have to play a smart match and not run from one side of the pitch to the other. The problem at altitude are the last 20 minutes. We have to see how we will be, both in terms of the play and physically. When we get to the altitude, we will give the players paracetamol (to relieve headaches) to avoid headaches.”
“PINOLA can play either as a center back or as a full back. He knows the group. I considered him as the best option.”
“We try to make MESSI feel comfortable. For the team to give him the ball where he can unbalance the opposition.”
“My first goal is to qualify for the World Cup. After that, we’ll have more time to plan. In South America, it’s more difficult to qualify for the World Cup. It’s not easy, the players have pressure to win and they’re dealing with it well. Maybe they’re losing the ball but it doesn’t worry me too much because that is something that can be worked on.”
“Paulo DYBALA’s club knows. He has recovered well and will make the bench.”
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