Lionel Messi has been banned for four international matches ‑ just five and a half hours before Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia.
The Barcelona forward was punished for directing "insulting words" at an assistant referee during last Friday’s 1‑0 win over Chile.
Messi got angry when he was penalised for a foul, waving and shouting at the assistant in response.
Argentina will play Bolivia at 8am today in a World Cup qualifying match.
Source: BBC
