Messi suspended in FIFA?
FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia vs Argentina Semi-Final: Lionel Messi has escaped FIFA disciplinary action. It is understood that Messi will not feature in the semi-finals against Croatia. Argentina captain facing disciplinary action for criticizing referee in Netherlands game.
What actually happened with Messi?
Messi found himself in deep water after losing his temper. Following his team’s victory over the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, Messi heavily criticized match referee Antonio Mateu Lahoj. And so for this reprimand, FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against him and the team.
Although FIFA is yet to officially announce its verdict on Messi, it is highly likely that the Argentina captain will simply get away with a warning. However, there is still a possibility that the superstar may receive a match ban.
Following heavy criticism of the Argentine team, FIFA decided to take disciplinary action against the Argentine Football Association and the players concerned. And so, there is a big risk that if Messi is found guilty, he could be ruled out of the semi-final against Croatia.This will be a bad thing to Messi.
Against Argentina, FIFA has opened its own investigation over violations of Articles 12 and 16 which deal with misconduct of players and officials and order and security at matches, respectively. Against the Dutch Football Association, a breather on Article 12 has been invoked.
What Messi said?
I don’t want to talk about the referee because then they will punish you, but we were scared before the game because we knew what was coming. I can’t say what I think, but FIFA will have to look into it. Fifa can’t put a referee like that on this game when it’s not up to the mark.
The quarter final clash between Netherlands vs Argentina was a grueling match between two heavyweights. Discipline was a major issue in the game as players and coaching staff of both the teams were seen losing their temper. This prompted referee Antonio Mateu Lahoj to show him a total of 16 yellow cards.
In addition to verbal spats, players from both sides often clashed with each other as brawls broke out during and after games. Such was the severity of the brawl that Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands received two yellow cards and was sent off after the penalty shootout. After the game, referee Antonio Mateu Lahoj was criticized by Lionel Messi and Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martínez.
How long will be ban to Messi?
The seriousness of the fault reported by the referee determines the provision of punishment; If the FIFA Disciplinary Committee determines that Messi was involved in a major breach of the rules, he could face sanctions, including a match ban.
However, if he has not broken any rules, he may be cautioned for future behavior and may therefore be eligible to play in the semi-final match against Croatia. If Messi is suspended, he will be the third player to be suspended for the Argentina squad for the semi-final clash, joining Marcos Acuña and Gonzalo Montiel.
After a 2-2 draw, Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties at Lusail Stadium on Friday, breaking the World Cup record for the most yellow cards in a match.
Lionel Messi says Netherlands coach Van Gaal ‘disrespected’ him before Argentina World Cup win.
Lionel Messi said he felt “insulted” by Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and criticized the referee after Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling World Cup quarterfinal at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar on Friday .
Messi assisted Argentina’s first goal for Nahuel Molina and then scored the second from the penalty spot to give Argentina a 2–0 lead in the 73rd minute.
I feel humiliated after Van Gaal’s pre-game comments and that some Dutch players speak too much during the game,” Messi told to reporters