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FIFA lifts Messi's suspension

By REUTERS
May 05, 2017

FIFA has lifted a four-match suspension on Argentina forward Lionel Messi, world soccer's ruling body said on Friday.

Messi, 29, was banned for insulting an assistant referee during a World Cup qualifier against Chile in March.

FIFA's appeal committee described Messi's behaviour as "reproachable" but decided the evidence against him was insufficient.