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2021-01-19T14:32:49.411Z
Lionel Messi received his first ever red card in Barcelona - after 753 matches. The Argentine was shown the red card against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup after aiming a right hook at Aster Villalibre's head. After a VAR review, Messi had to leave the pitch. Closed for two matches Now the verdict has come and the 33-year-old will be suspended for two matches, according to Marca. Thus, Messi misses the Copa del Rey match against Cornellá and the La Liga match with
The Argentine was shown the red card against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup after aiming a right hook at Aster Villalibre's head.
After a VAR review, Messi had to leave the pitch.
Closed for two matches
Now the verdict has come and the 33-year-old will be suspended for two matches, according to Marca.
Thus, Messi misses the Copa del Rey match against Cornellá and the La Liga match with Elche.
Source: svt
