Messi Sees Red in Copa America Third-Place Playoff

By Daily Sports on July 7, 2019

Lionel Messi was sent off in the 37th minute of Argentina’s 2-1 Copa America third-place playoff victory over Chile after a clash with defender Gary Medel.

The straight red card marked the first time the Barcelona forward has been sent off in a senior game for club or country since his debut with the national team in 2005.

With Argentina up 2-0, Messi put in a hard challenge on Medel who was shepherding the ball out of play. The two players then aggressively bumped chests a number of times before the match referee intervened and immediately flashed reds for both.

Confusion ensued, with players from both teams surrounding the referee. But moments later, Messi and Medel walked off the field.

Sergio Aguero and Paulo Dybala had scored the goals for Argentina. Arturo Vidal converted a penalty for Chile just after half-time.

Hosts Brazil face Peru in the final on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. (ESPN)

•Photo shows Lionel Messi 

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 7, 2019


 

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