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VIDEO: Another angry Lionel Messi clash! Argentina superstar waits for Venezuela rival in the tunnel before team-mates step in

L. Messi
Argentina
Argentina vs Venezuela
Venezuela
World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Inter Miami CF

Lionel Messi has cut an angry figure at times this season, with the Argentine involved in a behind the scenes clash with a Venezuelan rival.

  • Emotional evening for Argentine GOAT
  • Last competitive outing on home soil
  • Locked horns with opponent at half-time
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Inter Miami talisman has been in 2026 World Cup qualifying action for his country, with an emotional outing taken in at Estadio Monumental - with said contest likely to be his last in a competitive capacity on home soil.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Messi ensured that those in attendance were given plenty to cheer on the night, as he bagged a brace in a 3-0 win. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was, however, far from calm and composed throughout.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    A video has emerged showing Messi waiting in the tunnel area after heading off the field at half-time. Tomas Rincon was the man to incur his wrath, with the Argentine GOAT getting into the face of his opponent while dishing out a slight shove.

    Once those around Messi realised what was going on, they stepped in. International team-mates were quick to intervene, along with the fourth official and one of the assistant referees. Messi was ushered away from the melee.

  • WHAT NEXT?

    Salomon Rondon helped to calm things down, as he remained in discussion with Messi, before the Inter Miami superstar enjoyed a warm embrace with former club colleague Josef Martinez. He then headed back to the dressing room.