Lionel Messi banned for four internationals

Lionel Messi banned for four internationals

Lionel Messi arguing with the assistant referee during the match against Chile 

         The AFA (Argentine Football Association) says it intends to appeal after Lionel Messi was banned for four international matches by FIFA for verbally abusing an assistant referee against Chile.

Television pictures showed Messi reacting angrily late in Thursday's World Cup Qualifier when the assistant referee flagged him for a foul.

The Argentine star, who scored the only goal in a 1-0 win for the hosts, was seen waving his arms and shouting insults at the official.