2023-10-13 01:08:52
In a match with a strong leg but very favorable to Argentina in its development, The National Team defeated Paraguay 1 to 0 for the Qualifiers. Lionel Messi came on in the second half and He had a conflict with Antonio Sanabria.
The captain exchanged insults with the Paraguayan forward who, When the Argentine turned his back, he spat in his direction.
Although he did not reach it, the video went viral on social networks and many understood it as a lack of respect for Messi.
THAT YOU SPIT ON MESSI PARAGUAYO, YOU ASSHOLE THE SHELL OF YOUR MOTHER SANABRIA pic.twitter.com/Tn3qnFCDzm
— Argentina Gol ???? (@BocaJrsGolArg) October 13, 2023
The two players continued arguing and Gustavo Gómez interceded, the Paraguayan captain. Beyond that moment, there were no more clashes in the end.
Messi was very close to scoring the second goal with two shots on the woodwork from a stopped ball, one in a corner where he sought the Olympic goal and the other with a free kick near the area.
The captain came on at the start of the second half instead of Julián Álvarez. Most likely, he will start next Tuesday against Peru in Lima.
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