Shock as Messi faces huge 12-match ban for punching opponent
Football
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Mirror
| Jan 19, 2021
="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/2001400469/why-lionel-messi-faces-four-match-ban">Lionel Messi could be hit with a huge 12-match ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/category/29/football">Barcelona The Argentine faces being suspended for anywhere between four and 12 matches, depending on the way the Spanish FA review the incident.
If the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is deemed to have acted in an aggressive manner then he could face the maximum time out of action. vivo V30 5G launching in Kenya: Step into the future with style How Kenya's ICT Accessibility Standards can create more inclusive workplaces Unlocking photographic brilliance: Vivo V29 5G series with its smart aura light portrait Messi would miss a significant portion of the season if he's hit with the maximum ban.
Currently, Barcelona are third in La Liga and need Messi firing on all cylinders if they are to catch Atletico Madrid at the top of the table. If the Spanish FA aren't convinced Messi acted in an aggressive manner then he will face a regular suspension and will miss between one and three games.
Messi lost his lead right at the end of the Spanish Super Cup final after Athletic Bilbao came from behind to beat the Catalan giants 3-2.
Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring for Barcelona before Oscar de Marcos levelled things up just before the break.
Griezmann restored Barcelona's advantage but a Villalibre goal took the game to extra time, where Inaki Williams netted the all-important match-winning goal.READ MORE
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