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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, right, looks on next to his teammate Antoine Griezman prior of the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi joined by Griezmann as Barca chases Champions League

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi addresses the crowd prior of the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi strains calf, will miss Barcelona’s US trip

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FILE - In this July 6, 2019 file photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi, center left, and Chile's Gary Medel, center right, scuffle as referee Mario Diaz, from Paraguay, left, shows the red card to both of them during Copa America third-place soccer match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. South America’s governing soccer body CONMEBOL, has given Argentina star Lionel Messi on Tuesday, July 23, a one game suspension and $1500 fine for the incident. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano, File)

Messi suspended from Argentina for 3 months for comments

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In this Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 photo, Joaquin &quot;El Chapo&quot; Guzman is made to face the press as he's escorted to a helicopter in handcuffs by soldiers and marines at a federal hangar in Mexico City. Guzman's second prison escape in 2015 from a top security prison though a tunnel had embarrassed President Enrique Pena Nieto and made his capture a national priority. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Messi suspended from Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifier

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In this Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 photo, Joaquin &quot;El Chapo&quot; Guzman is made to face the press as he's escorted to a helicopter in handcuffs by soldiers and marines at a federal hangar in Mexico City. Guzman's second prison escape in 2015 from a top security prison though a tunnel had embarrassed President Enrique Pena Nieto and made his capture a national priority. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Argentine sport court member advices Messi to apologize

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Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up his team's trophy after winning the final soccer match of the Copa America against Peru at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 7, 2019. Brazil won 3-1. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Copa América lifts Brazil and Argentina, but low level shows

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi touches his captain band during Copa America third-place soccer match against Chile at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Another side of Messi appears in Copa América

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Tite gestures during the final soccer match of the Copa America against Peru at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Brazil coach Tite critical of Messi’s complaints

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Argentina's Lionel Messi, center left, and Chile's Gary Medel, center right, scuffle as referee Mario Diaz, from Paraguay, left, shows the red card to both of them during Copa America third-place soccer match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Copa América: Messi sent off as Argentina takes 3rd place

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Argentina's Lionel Messi, center left, and Chile's Gary Medel, center right, scuffle as referee Mario Diaz, from Paraguay, left, shows the red card to both of them during Copa America third-place soccer match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Messi slams referees, corruption after Copa America red card

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after Brazil's Gabriel Jesus scored during the Copa America semifinal soccer match at Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Copa América: Messi fails again with Argentina

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus celebrates his side's 2nd goal scored by teammate Roberto Firmino, back, during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Argentina at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Brazil beats Argentina and advances to Copa América final

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso scores his side's second goal against Venezuela during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Brazil and Argentina under pressure in Copa América semi

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso scores his side's second goal against Venezuela during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Argentina in doubt up front for Brazil clash in Copa América

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso scores his side's second goal against Venezuela during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Messi admits not playing well for Argentina at Copa America

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi strokes his beard prior a Copa America Group B soccer match against Qatar at Arena do Gremio, Porto Alegre, Brazil, Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Argentina returns to Maracanã in Copa América quarterfinals

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, left, celebrates scoring against Qatar during a Copa America Group B soccer match at Arena do Gremio, Porto Alegre, Brazil, Sunday, June 23, 2019. Argentina won 2-0 to reach the Copa America quarterfinals and avoid being eliminated in the group stage of the South American tournament for the first time since 1983. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Argentina survives elimination but still disappoints in Copa

By ERIC NÚÑEZ - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes part in a practice session in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Friday, June 21, 2019. Argentina will face Qatar on June 23 in a Copa America Group B soccer match. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Troubled Argentina plays Qatar to avoid Copa America exit

By ERIC NUNEZ - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi touches his face before scoring from a penalty spot against Paraguay during a Copa America Group B soccer match at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Messi says it would be ‘crazy’ to see Argentina out of Copa

By DÉBORA REY - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi gestures during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Paraguay at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugenio Savio)

Argentina draws with Paraguay 1-1 in Copa America

By DEBORA REY - Associated Press