Lionel Messi: the punishments that can be imposed on the Argentine star after the angry outburst of the referee

• Lionel Messi’s angry outburst at the referee during Argentina’s game against Paraguay could have caused him problems
• The Albiceleste the captain called the referee a coward in exasperation as the teams went to half-time
• FIFA rules do not accept unsportsmanlike conduct towards match officials, providing for severe disqualifications

Lionel Messi problems could arise if FIFA decides to review video footage of Argentina’s game against Paraguay on November 14.

Messi led his national team at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asuncion during a World Cup qualifier.

It wasn’t a great game for the reigning world champions as they lost the lead thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s finish and went down 2-1.

What did Lionel Messi say to the referee against Paraguay?

Another major talking point in the game was Messi’s outburst at referee Anderson Daronko. Messi was far from impressed after the Brazilian official failed to show Paraguay defender Omar Alderete a second yellow card after the break.

The Inter Miami forward repeatedly waved his finger in the official’s eyes before reportedly telling him:

“You’re a coward, I don’t like you.”

FIFA rules on harassment of match officials

Now, until Messi receives a warning, he could face retrospective action from the authorities. It goes without saying that questioning an arbitrator’s decision is a violation FIFA Handbook frowns

“Anyone who offends a natural or legal person in any way, especially by using offensive gestures, gestures or language, may be subject to disciplinary action,” the law reads in part.

The same handbook provides a lengthy process of possible sanctions that a player may face if found guilty of harassing an official.

“At least four matches or an appropriate period of time for unsportsmanlike conduct towards a match official; or at least ten matches or a corresponding period of time for intimidating or threatening a match official.”

To make matters worse for Messi, Alderete scored the winner after the break.

Earlier this year, MLS coach Caleb Porter was suspended for one match and fined US$20,000 for calling a referee a coward during a post-match conference, which was filmed League website.

Lionel Messi could miss the games

Argentina’s next game is a home game against Peru. They will play Uruguay away in March next year, before hosting Brazil a few days later.

Paraguay introduced a rule against Messi

TUKO.co.ke Earlier it was reported that before the game against Argentina, Paraguay used special tactics to limit Messi impact off the field.

The country has introduced an unusual rule, banning fans from wearing Messi shirts in the stadium.

Source: TUKO.co.ke