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Messi cries foul after Copa America red card

Jul 07, 2019

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Lionel Messi was sent off in an international match for the first time in 14 years, as Argentina beat Chile 2-1, in an ill-tempered Copa America third-place playoff.

Chile's Gary Medel was also shown a red card for the altercation with the Barcelona star, which occured before half-time.

Meanwhile, a furious Messi has accused Copa organisers of corruption following the red card. 

He skipped the third-place medal ceremony in protest, and claimed the sending off was the result of his harsh criticism of the match officials following Argentina's defeat in the semifinals.

S. Africa, Nigeria through to AFCON quarters

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South Africa have made the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Egypt 1-nil.

While Nigeria knocked out Cameroon, beating the defending champions 3-2.

Sweden pip England

Sweden have finished third at the Women's World Cup...after beating England 2-1 in their playoff. 

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VAR was once again a talking point, with the Lionesses having a late equaliser ruled out for handball.

Shah Firdaus rides his way to a bronze

Malaysian cyclist Muhamad Shah Firdaus Sahrom has picked up the bronze medal in the keirin event, at the Track Cycling International in Dublin.

Image: Cycling Ireland

Compatriots Azizulhasni Awang and Muhammad Firdaus Zonis finished the race in eighth and ninth respectively.

Meanwhile, Anis Amira Rosidi finished fifth in the women's keirin event.