Argentina head coach Edgardo Bauza criticised FIFA for handing Lionel Messi a MaplestoryM Mesos four-game suspension hours before his side slumped to a 2-0 defeat in Bolivia that jeopardised their hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup.Juan Carlos Arce and Marcelo Martins were on target as Bolivia claimed a comfortable victory at Estadio Hernando Siles.However, much of the focus was on Barcelona playmaker
Messi, who was banned for four international matches for abusing an assistant referee during last Thursday's win over Chile. Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza has criticised FIFA for the timing of Lionel Messi's ban Messi learned of his four-match suspension just six hours before a game against Bolivia RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Bolivia 2-0 Argentina: Visitors struggle for air and rhythm...
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With Colombia and Chile both winning, Argentina slipped to fifth in the South American qualification race - with only the mmogdp top four teams earning an automatic ticket to Russia next summer. Angel di Maria and his team-mates look despondent after losing to Bolivia Bauza was unable to select Messi for the 2-0 defeat and Argentina plan to appeal.
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