The repercussions of the unfortunate episode that occurred last Tuesday at the Maracanã Stadium continue. In an event in which only football should have been the protagonist, violence made an appearance again. Argentine fans were strongly repressed by local police for what is presumed to have been an argument that got out of control and became physical.
The Argentine players, upon seeing this episode, approached the scene to give their support and ask for calm, all while many of the Brazilian soccer players stayed in the center of the field. Eventually, the Argentine group made the decision to go to the locker room and, about 20/25 minutes later, leave to start the match.
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Rodrygo’s father has spoken out on social networks against Lionel Messi
Shortly before the official start, Lionel Messi, together with Rodrigo de Paul, was seen approaching Rodrygo Goes to reproach him for not having approached the stands. At that moment, both footballers began an exchange of words in which the Brazilian supposedly called them cowards for having gone to the locker room.
At that moment, Lionel Messi grabbed Rodrygo by the neck while responding: “If we are cowards, why are we world champions?” These images of Messi’s alleged physical assault on Rodrygo did not take long to go around the world.
Various media outlets accused the Argentine of having continued aggressive behavior, since, last night, against Uruguay, the Inter Miami star starred in a similar episode when he grabbed Mathías Olivera by the neck after a strong argument.
One of those who echoed this topic was precisely Rodrygo Goes’ father, Eric Batista de Goes, who, on his official Instagram account, published a story in which the two images were shown in which Messi grabbed Messi by the neck. the footballers already mentioned.
All this, with a text that was addressed to the historic footballer of FC Barcelona and the Argentine National Team: “The saint who never messes with anyone…”. Which was seen as a direct attack by the Argentine press.
