Messi, unjustly expelled before Chile, decided not to go to the award organized by Conmebol.
The forward had been sent off in the first half after an incident with Gary Medel where he appeared to be the victim.
Afterwards, Messi did not go to the medals presentation, while Nicolas Otamendi also missing.
Following the loss to Brazil in the semi-finals, Messi had already criticised CONMEBOL and the officiating at the tournament.
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DeQuyale
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I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
25489464(deleted)
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Why it's happening everytime? Ronaldo got sent off caused he touched opponent's hair and now Messi caused opponent outrageous.
Desmondeyum
188
❗ Lionel Messi: “I didn’t collect my medal because we shouldn’t be part of corruption.”
Mosanya
126
It was unfair how do you expect him to go and receive his award after all what they have been doing through out the competition, just because he said Argentina should be handed a penalty for the fouls they received against brazil, they gave him a red card, it is wrong, and FIFA and Copa America are corrupt, if this is what they will be doing I will advise Messi to leave the national squad...
GregorClegen
108
That clearly shows that he doesn't care about silver medals or individual awards. He only wants to win something for his country and i can clearly see that through his frustration.
Desmondeyum
60
Not sure what Messi is playing at, Medel only wanted a hug 😅😂.
Hami66
59
No matter what people say, even some haters confirmed u did not deserve a red card! But we all know that u play to make us enjoy the football, u play and we love your dance with the ball! One day the whole world would miss u, that moment would be so sad! King Messi forever! ♥️
Soeadnp
36
this messi of a guy is mad he should not have collected the 2009 champions league medal because they progress to the final by corruption because a penalty is not awarded in your team favour you went out to talk rubbish about the whole federation. Nigeria gat a clear penalty against the same Argentina that wasn't awarded FIFA were not corrupt then PSG gat a penalty against messi Barcelona that wasn't awarded the same Barcelona went on to win the game by 6 goals to 1 uefa are not corrupt because it favour messi's team because it doesn't favour his team now conmebol is corrupt messi is sick  1  Neefehmie99  
forcabarca34
28
The referre won the hearts of CR7 fans😂.
its wrong cr7 fans respect messi and messi fans respect cr7 And those who dont know about football they disrespect both
Kazampsz
27
The referre won the hearts of CR7 fans😂.
Not all Ronaldo fans hate Messi 😑
Bucabcklmu
20
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
Are you for real? You know nothing about football if you think MESSI deserved to be sent off, the only aggression came from stupid Medel the useless footballer
Cetcirz
13
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
your just dumb .. i am sure you would have felt better if messi roled over like a baby after thr first bump from medel.. stop watching foot ball.. you are a waste to thr sport
Rashnic/G/O/A/T/C/R7
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I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
No it wasn't fair at all
Oxygenated
13
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
You are a true football fan and honest one at it
BarcaFamily
13
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
hey shut up, you can comment on matters heavier for ur brain to comprehend now when you grow up
TheNewAminem2080
12
The referre won the hearts of CR7 fans😂.
is CR7 competiting a third place? nooooo he already took home the trophy in which he played for this june
k52
11
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
You are actually a real M***** f****r.
Chemical
10
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
shove by another player after been shield from the ball is normal in football.. And that wasn't a red card offence.. If the ref decided to show card it should been yellow but not a red card..
ELKMORITZ30
10
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
You deserve an accolade for this. you're the very few people I'll always want to share ideas in football and other things anytime any day.
Pihaceu
9
I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
You call a player that has just been blaming the pitch for the entire tournament for his bad performances the goat?
SadekaliSk
9
The referre won the hearts of CR7 fans😂.
Heyyyy how dare u say that !!!! I m a cr7 fan but humanity is bigger than that !! Why do we fans need to fight when they are both comfortable and happy with each other !! It’s simply visible clearly that “ Referees are worthless!! “
Piydekprtu
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I'm a Messi fan. He is the GOAT but the red card today was fair. From a neutral stand point, he did start the aggression with the shove in Medel back and also wrapping his arms around his neck.. Both players showed excessive aggression. Three chest bumps by Medel. Messi should have turned away.
sorry mate but I don't think when the addrenline is pumping in a match you would just walk away[Crylaugh] he did the right thing to not act like and fall to the ground because thats not how it should be