Clashes between supporters of the two sides in the stands forced the postponement of the Brazil vs. Argentina match for over half an hour on the morning of November 22. Messi and his teammates made the decision to exit the field and head into the tunnel after seeing this behavior. Rodrygo, a young striker from Brazil, was not happy to see his opponent not in action.
According to reports, Rodrygo asked Argentine Rodrigo De Paul to leave the field. Rodrygo got into a fight with the owner of the eight Golden Balls when Messi showed up. TyC Sport claims that Rodrygo referred to Messi as a “coward”. Messi lost all composure when he heard the demeaning remarks from a player only 14 years younger than him. He grabbed Rodrygo by the neck with his hand and retorted angrily, saying, “We are world champions; cowardice does not exist.” “Guy, watch what you say.”
Messi had an argument with Rodrygo. Messi used his hand to grab his junior’s neck after being criticized as a “coward”
The two had an argument
At just 22 years old this year, Rodrygo is a youthful attacker who is 14 years younger than Messi.
Messi reminded Rodrygo, but Rodrygo nevertheless issued a challenge and said he would prevail. Nevertheless, Rodrygo and his companions failed to leave much of an impact when the action resumed. They were unable to equalize and were forced to let up a goal in the sixty-third minute thanks to Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina.
Argentina under Messi prevailed 1-0. The 36-year-old legend explained why he left the field as the fight started after the match. “To defuse the tension, we departed the field. Unexpected events occurred “, Messi stated. The 2022 World Cup winner acknowledged that he attempted to participate despite having a thigh issue prior to the game because it was the final game of 2023.
Following the game, Messi and the entire squad rejoiced.
After the final game, Messi and his family will take a rest since the parent club Inter Miami’s season has come to an end. The January 2024 arrival of the Argentine player will give him enough time to heal completely from his ailment.