Messi has played for Barca’s first team since 2004.
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FC Barcelona won the final of the Spanish Supercup of Athletic Bilbao on Sunday beaten 3-2. Inaki Williams scored the winning goal in extra time.
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Lionel Messi, who has been trying to be at his best throughout the season, saw his first red card of his Barcelona career after meeting Asier Villalibre.
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Just before the final whistle the Argentine hit the Bilbao striker on the head from behind. After a VAR check, the 33-year-old was sent off.
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The ban applies to all national competitions in Spain, and Diario AS claims that Messi could miss at least 4 games. Sports Diary adds that the suspension could be extended up to 12 games.
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