According to Mundo Deportivo, the appellate court CONMEBOL upheld the punishment imposed on Messi.
The 32-year-old striker was disqualified for three months for his statements during the last America’s Cup - he accused the tournament organizers of corruption and sympathy for the Brazilian team, and the judges for biasing the Argentine national team.
Earlier it was reported that the recognition of Messi as the best football player of the year according to FIFA turned into a scandal.