Away shirt as worn at the 2019 Copa America where the side could only manage a third place finish, losing out to bitter rivals and eventual winners, Brazil 2-0 in the Semi-Finals. Messi, like the whole national side, cut a lacklustre figure, scoring just one for La Albiceleste, and caused controversy after being knocked out in the Semi-Finals, criticising the refereeing standard and the pitches at the tournament. The iconic forward was subsequently sent off in the 39th minute of the Third Place Playoff match with Chile after an altercation with Gary Medel. The Barca star petulantly refused to collect his medal after the game and blamed his sending off on his previous comments about the refereeing, leading to a $1,500 fine and a one match suspension