Argentina’s historic victory over Brazil in Qualification 2026 It wasn’t the only thing that will remain on the football channels, but also what was experienced in the run-up to the South American classic. It happens that seconds before the start of the big game at the Maracana, an open confrontation breaks out in one of the stands of the Brazilian giant, in addition to the brutal police action against the Albiceleste fans. But that wasn’t all, as Lionel Messi and Rodrygo starred in a tense moment before play resumed.
Before this crossing, the captain of the Argentine team ordered his teammates to leave the pitch and go to the dressing room until the situation calmed down and they were guaranteed to play. After the brawl in the Maracana stands calmed down, the Argentine team entered the field and Lionel Messi headed towards Rodrygo, who he eventually grabbed by the neck.
What happened between Lionel Messi and Rodrygo?
The attitude of the Argentine team did not please the figure of Real Madrid. He scolded Lionel Messi for leaving the pitch and, as the Argentine media revealed, he literally told him: “You’re acting like cowards, aren’t you? Do you want to play the game?”
As expected, this did not please the Albiceleste captain and Inter Miami striker, who replied: “We are world champions, why are we cowards? Shut your mouth, baby.” Rodrygo immediately commented: “Now let’s watch the game, they will see us there.” Finally Messi said to him: “Let’s see, come on, let’s go, let’s go.”
What did Lionel Messi say about police repression?
After the 1-0 win against Brazil, Lionel Messi referred to the police repression against Argentina fans at the Maracana and suggested that misfortune could happen.
“We saw the police beating our people, just like in the Copa Libertadores final, and oppressing people with sticks again. There were players who had relatives there and you think about the family, about the people who don’t know what.” “We are more aware of that than playing a game that is secondary at this point,” said he.