Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off during the Ireland vs. Portugal game in the UEFA Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But how many times has Lionel Messi received a red card while playing for Argentina?

Messi’s first-ever match for the Argentina senior team was against Hungary on August 17, 2005. He came on as a substitute and was sent off less than a minute later after a minor altercation in which the referee interpreted a hand to the opponent’s face as violent conduct.

His second red card came against Chile during the 2019 Copa America in Brazil. Messi was sent off along with Gary Medel after a heated confrontation. Those are the only two times Lionel Messi has been shown a red card while representing the Albiceleste.

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