Argentina’s national team triumphed 4-1 over Brazil in a World Cup qualifier, but tensions boiled over with a verbal clash between players during the match.
The drama unfolded when Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes confronted Rodrygo, telling him it’s better to prove strength on the field than to talk too much beforehand. Paredes also reminded the Brazilian of his own trophy success.
Paredes: “Don’t talk too much if you can’t back it up on the field. We let our actions do the talking.”
Rodrygo: “You’re just a bad player.”
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Paredes: “I’ve won two Copa Americas and a World Cup. What have you won?”
This exchange followed earlier comments from Brazil’s Raphinha, who had declared in an interview that Brazil would not only beat Argentina on the pitch but also off it, pledging to do whatever it took to score.
Meanwhile, despite being sidelined by injury and missing this international break, Lionel Messi couldn’t stay quiet. With just one gesture, he made his feelings clear following Argentina’s commanding victory.
