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Spanish club Barcelona are not happy with the four-match ban handed over to Lionel Messi for insulting a match official by FIFA.
According to the club Messi's international ban with Argentina is "unfair and totally disproportionate".
In a statement, Barcelona expressed their "surprise and indignation" at the Fifa disciplinary ruling.
"The club considers the four-match suspension finally imposed on the Argentine player to be unfair and totally disproportionate," the club said.
"Finally, FC Barcelona wishes to reiterate its support for Leo Messi, an exemplary player in terms of conduct both on and off the pitch."
The ban prevents Messi from playing for Argentina but he will be available for Barcelona.
According to the club Messi's international ban with Argentina is "unfair and totally disproportionate".
In a statement, Barcelona expressed their "surprise and indignation" at the Fifa disciplinary ruling.
"The club considers the four-match suspension finally imposed on the Argentine player to be unfair and totally disproportionate," the club said.
"Finally, FC Barcelona wishes to reiterate its support for Leo Messi, an exemplary player in terms of conduct both on and off the pitch."
The ban prevents Messi from playing for Argentina but he will be available for Barcelona.
