Argentina and Messi

[braves]

A lot of talk about how Messi is going probably get a good suspension here, I've heard up to a possible 4 games

Argentina has enough talent and should be able to qualify without him, but interesting story to track for sure . I'd be nervous if I was Argentina about qualifying if this suspension goes through

 

[~Utah]

4 games for cussing out a ref? That's insane

 

[~Utah]

It's official... 4 games

 

[guaranteeed]

It's based on video after the fact too

Bad precedent to set imo

They have struggled without him in the past, they like to play now wuth

Messi/dybala/Di Maria behind Higuain or Aguuero

Higuain is out, if Messi is out the potentiail fill ins aren't great

Lamela, Gaitan, and pastore are all injured

So it's like Lavezzi who has been in China

 

[guaranteeed]

Wow 4

He basically misses rest of qualification, back for last game

It could be tight if they struggle, Brazil is a lock they are far ahead but only 3 guaranteed spots after that and 1 for the playoff

Uruguay, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador all within 3 points

Paraguay 2 points behind that

 

[braves]

Damn definitely seems harsh. Heard some talk about FIFA being pissed that he didnt show up for their awards show this past year and how that might of played into it.

 

[~Utah]

That would be ridiculous, didn't they have a game the next day or something?

 

[braves]

That would be ridiculous, didn't they have a game the next day or something?

I just heard a couple of reporters suggest it could be in play

 

[Toronto_Mike]

2-0 Bolivia....big trouble.

 

[braves]

I think there is a chance this gets lowered on appeal if Argies lose here( if you can appeal). FIFA does t really want a World Cup without Argentina and Messi

 

[Toronto_Mike]

2-0 Bolivia Final.