Copa America

3 August 2019

Lionel Messi given three-month international suspension after Copa America rant

Lionel Messi has been suspended from playing international football for three months following a rant against officiating at the Copa America.

Copa America

8 July 2019

PSG to ‘take action’ after Neymar misses first day of training

Neymar faces disciplinary action from Paris St Germain after failing to turn up for the first day of pre-season training.

Brazil

7 July 2019

Jesus scores and then sees red as Brazil win Copa America

Gabriel Jesus was sent off as 10-man Brazil lifted the Copa America for the ninth time with a 3-1 victory over Peru.

Argentina

7 July 2019

Football confederation hits back after Messi’s Copa America ‘corruption’ claims

The South American football confederation said questioning the integrity of the Copa America is “unacceptable” after Lionel Messi alleged Argentina were victims of “corruption” in their 2-1 win over Chile.

Argentina

7 July 2019

Frustrated Messi launches rant at officials after his Copa America dismissal

Lionel Messi claimed Argentina were treated unfairly at the Copa America and did not collect his bronze medal after being controversially sent off in the 2-1 third-place play-off win over Chile.