The Argentine national team lost 2-0 to Brazil in the semifinal. Messi criticized the referee's management in this match. Messi was expelled from the game in the third game against Chile. After the match, Messi did not attend the medal ceremony. Messi said in a statement that the tournament was organized for Brazil to win.
After his statements, CONMEBOL was given a penalty. Messi will be out of Argentina for 3 months. He'il also pay a fine of $ 50,000. This penalty was heavy for Messi.
