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Lionel Messi Responds to Brazil Star’s Accusation of Argentina Being ‘Cowards’

Lionel Messi hits back at Brazil star for calling Argentina'cowards'
There were ugly scenes both in the stands and on the pitch (Pictures: TyC Sports / Getty)

Messi Confronts Rodrygo Over ‘Cowards’ Comment

Lionel Messi confronted Brazil winger Rodrygo after he accused the Argentina team of being ‘cowards’ for walking off the pitch in response to their supporters being attacked by police during a World Cup qualifier.

Ugly Scenes Before Kickoff

Prior to the start of the match, there were disturbing scenes at the Maracana as police charged at visiting supporters during the Brazilian national anthem. Several fans were injured and required medical assistance, prompting the Argentina players to rush over and try to calm the situation.

Messi Leads Players Off the Pitch

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez even attempted to grab a baton from a policeman’s hand, leading Messi to make the decision to lead his players off the pitch and back to the dressing room. As he left, Messi told officials, “We’re leaving. We can’t play in these circumstances.”

Heated Exchange with Rodrygo

After a lengthy delay, Argentina’s players returned to the pitch, but tensions escalated further when Rodrygo argued with Rodrigo De Paul over the decision to continue playing. Messi intervened and exchanged angry words with Rodrygo, defending his team and reminding him that they are the world champions.

Lionel Messi argues with Rodrygo
Messi and De Paul argue with Rodrygo as the game restarts (Picture: Getty)

Argentina Secures Victory

Despite the chaotic start, Argentina managed to secure a 1-0 victory, with Nicolas Otamendi scoring the only goal. The win marked the first time Brazil has ever lost a World Cup qualifier at home and their third consecutive defeat.

Messi Speaks Out

Speaking about the incidents, Messi expressed his concern for the safety of the fans and his team. He stated, “We saw how the police were hitting people, also with some of our families here too. We are a family. We went to the locker room because it was the best way to calm everything down, a tragedy could have happened today.”

Manager Lionel Scaloni Considers Stepping Down

In a shocking revelation, manager Lionel Scaloni revealed that he is considering stepping down as the Argentina manager. This news stunned the Argentina squad, adding even more drama to the evening.

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