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

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.

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