The Argentine captain and the Brazilian footballer argued at the Maracaná stadium before the clash against Brazil.

Lionel Messi maintained a strong confrontation on the field with the Brazilian Rodrygo, after The repression of the local police on the Argentine fans led to the Albiceleste team retreating to the locker rooms and delaying the start of the South American classic at the Maracaná stadium.

The tension could be felt in every corner of the field after the local police acted savagely against the Argentine fans. After a few minutes in the locker room and the authorities’ commitment that the safety of visiting spectators would be guaranteed, the National Team decided to return to the field to play the match.

It was Rodrygo, a Real Madrid footballer, who rebuked Messi. The Argentine captain did not allow himself to be intimidated and responded, so there was a brief exchange of words that required the presence of Rodrigo De Paul to separate and calm things down.