According to the press service, members of the Swedish delegation displayed unapproved commercial brands on their outfits during their round of 16 match against Switzerland, which ended 1-0 to Sweden on Tuesday.
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They were punished for the violation of article 57 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which relates to unsporting behaviour, during the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between Germany and Sweden.
The sanctions were imposed because of the display of a political and offensive banner by Polish fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Poland and Senegal.
FIFA said in a statement on Thursday that the disciplinary measure, which was in line with article 67 of its Disciplinary Code, was in relation to discriminatory and insulting chants by the fans.
Messi sat out one match under the terms of the suspension, a 2-0 loss to bottom-dwelling Bolivia on March 28
The relevant member association, a statement said on Tuesday, as well as CAF have been duly notified of the chairman’s decision.