FIFA bans Messi for 4 matches for abusing match officials
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for four matches and sanctioned a fine of â¹6.6 lakh by FIFA for having directed insulting words at match officials. Messi reportedly said 'f*** off, your mother's c***' to a linesman during Argentina's win against Chile on March 23. Messi won't feature in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers until their final fixture.