<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodrygo">Rodrygo</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>‘s heated exchange before the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil">Brazil</a>–<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a> World Cup Qualifier went viral. Even the Real Madrid star’s dad reacted to the situation, suggesting the Inter Miami star is a conflictive person.



“The saint who does not cause trouble with anyone…,” Rodrygo’s father wrote ironically on an Instagram story along with pictures of Messi arguing with Rodrygo and another one of him grabbing Uruguayan player Mathias Olivera by the throat.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="552" height="857" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231124_BUS_87559_image-12.webp&amp;width=552&amp;height=857" alt="" class="wp-image-87564" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/image-12.png 552w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/image-12-193x300.png 193w" sizes="(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px"></figure><figcaption>Rodrygo’s dad on his Instagram story (via @SelecaoTalk on X – Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



Though the eighth-time Ballon d’Or winner is widely respected around the world, many believe he’s not the good guy most people portray. Former French player Jerome Rothen, for instance, said that Messi “used to have the image of a sweet guy, but now he has changed because his true personality is coming out and he got caught.“



<h2>Messi’s argument with Rodrygo</h2>



On Tuesday, the Argentine superstar was seen having a heated argument with Rodrygo before the kick-off. It turns out that the Brazilian <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-conversation-between-lionel-messi-and-rodrygo-before-brazil-argentina-revealed-20231122-BUS-87255.html">reportedly told</a> Messi and company they were “cowards” for leaving the field before.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231124_BUS_87559_Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi of Argentina (L) and teammate Rodrigo de Paul talk to Rodrygo of Brazil after the match was delayed due to incidents in the stands during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil." class="wp-image-87023" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi of Argentina (L) and teammate Rodrigo de Paul talk to Rodrygo of Brazil after the match was delayed due to incidents in the stands during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</figcaption></figure>



The game between Brazil and Argentina was delayed for about half an hour as the Argentine players returned to the locker room as a sign of protest against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-leads-argentina-back-to-locker-room-as-brazilian-police-attack-fans-20231122-BUS-87005.html">violence suffered by their fans</a> at the hands of the Brazilian police.


<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#20231123#BUS#87406"></div>


Rodrygo’s remark obviously didn’t sit well with Messi, with the 36-year-old reportedly answering, “We are the World Champions, how are we cowards? Watch your mouth kid.”



<h2>Messi called out ‘disrespectful’ young players</h2>



A few days before this episode, Messi had another episode of rage as he grabbed Uruguayan international <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messi-grabs-uruguay-player-by-the-throat-20231117-BUS-86183.html">Mathias Olivera by the throat</a> during a melee on the field. In his post-game interview, Leo called out Manuel Ugarte, who made obscene gestures to Rodrigo de Paul.


<div class="wp_fsn_poll" id="6560f3d6f2b571abd7e49a2a" data-title="Is Rodrygo\&apos;s dad right?" data-options="2"></div>


“I prefer not to say what I think about some gestures. But these young people have to learn to respect from their elders. This game was always intense and hard but always with a lot of respect. They have to learn a little bit,” Messi said.

Rodrygo's dad takes a huge shot at Lionel Messi on Instagram

Rodrygo's dad takes a huge shot at Lionel Messi on Instagram - Bolavip US

Rodrygo's dad suggests Lionel Messi is conflictive on an Instagram story

miniaturas

Unfortunately, the beautiful game continues to be marred by racism. On Thursday, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil">Brazil</a> international Rodrygo said he was victim of racist insults on social media in recent days. 



“Racists are always active. My social networks were invaded with insults and all kinds of nonsense,” the 22-year-old wrote on Instagram. On Tuesday, he played for the Selecao in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/argentina-hand-brazil-their-first-loss-at-home-in-a-world-cup-qualifying-20231122-BUS-87042.html">1-0 loss to Argentina</a>.



Rodrygo didn’t blame any fanbase in particular for the abuse, so it’s not completely clear if the insults had something to do with his last game. Fellow countryman and Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior also stood against racism on countless occasions.



“If we don’t do what they want, if we don’t behave as they think we should, if we wear something that bothers them, if we don’t lower our heads when we are attacked, if we occupy spaces that they think is theirs, racists take action with all this criminal behavior,” Rodrygo added. “But it’s their bad luck, we will not stop!”.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="588" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231123_BUS_87406_image-11-1024x588.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=588" alt="" class="wp-image-87410" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/image-11-1024x588.png 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/image-11-300x172.png 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/image-11-768x441.png 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/image-11.png 1308w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></figure>



<h2>Rodrygo had an argument with Messi in the World Cup Qualifier</h2>



With Vinicius and Neymar out due to injury, Rodrygo had the duty of carrying Brazil’s attack against La Albiceleste. But the winger made more headlines because of a heated exchange with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>.



The game was delayed for about 30 minutes as the Argentine players decided to return to the tunnel as a sign of protest against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-leads-argentina-back-to-locker-room-as-brazilian-police-attack-fans-20231122-BUS-87005.html">baton charge</a> launced by the local police against the away fans.



When Messi and company returned to the field to play the game, the Inter Miami star and Rodrigo de Paul were immediately seen arguing with Rodrygo. That was shortly before the kick-off.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231123_BUS_87406_Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi of Argentina (L) and teammate Rodrigo de Paul talk to Rodrygo of Brazil after the match was delayed due to incidents in the stands during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil." class="wp-image-87023" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Lionel-Messi-and-Rodrygo.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi of Argentina (L) and teammate Rodrigo de Paul talk to Rodrygo of Brazil after the match was delayed due to incidents in the stands during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</figcaption></figure>



According to ESPN, the Brazilian player told Messi they were “cowards” for walking off the field. “We are the World Champions, how are we cowards? Watch your mouth kid,” Messi allegedly answered.



<h2>Brazil with work to do in the Qualifiers</h2>



With their loss to Argentina, the Brazilian national team dropped to sixth place in the South American 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Fernando Diniz’s men have seven points, the same they had before the November break.



The Selecao are riding on a three-game losing streak, and the game before that was a draw with Venezuela at home. The road to the next World Cup won’t be back until September 2024, so they will find themselves in this spot for a while. In June, they will take part in the Copa America.

Rodrygo takes to Instagram to condemn racist insults

Rodrygo takes to Instagram to condemn racist insults - Bolavip US

If the derby between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil">Brazil</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a> was heated before they even took the field, the violence at the Maracana only fueled the animosity. In fact, the fight in the stands even sparked a heated exchange between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and Rodrygo.



The Inter Miami star led his side back to the locker room before the kick-off as the Brazilian police <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-emiliano-martinez-tries-to-stop-brazilian-police-from-hitting-argentina-fans-20231122-BUS-87015.html">launched a baton charge</a> on the Argentine fans. When they returned to play the game, Messi was seen arguing with the Real Madrid winger.



According to ESPN, the Brazilian player called the Argentine players “cowards” for leaving the field. “We are the World Champions, how are we cowards? Watch your mouth kid,” Messi allegedly told Rodrygo, who responded “Now let’s look at the game, you’ll see us there.” But Messi didn’t look worried about it, “Let’s see, come on, come on.”



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/M30Xtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M30Xtra</a> <a href="https://t.co/8K3wRGOJOg">pic.twitter.com/8K3wRGOJOg</a>— XtraVid (@M19Xtra) <a href="https://twitter.com/M19Xtra/status/1727128432063234301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div></figure>



<h2>Messi reacted to the violence</h2>



In his post-match interview, Messi didn’t want to talk only about the match itself. The Argentine superstar condemned the Brazilian police’s actions, claiming it wasn’t the first time they attack an Argentine fanbase.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231122_BUS_87255_Messi-at-Maracana-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts as the match is delayed due to incidents in the stands prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil." class="wp-image-87074" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Messi-at-Maracana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Messi-at-Maracana-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Messi-at-Maracana-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Messi-at-Maracana-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Messi-at-Maracana.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts as the match is delayed due to incidents in the stands prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</figcaption></figure>



“It was bad because we saw how they were beating people. The police, as happened in the Libertadores final, were once again repressing the people with night sticks,” Messi said. “We went to the locker room because it was the best way to calm everything down, it could have ended in tragedy. You think about the families, the people who are there, who don’t know what’s going on and we were more concerned about that than playing a match that, at that point, was of secondary importance.”



Argentine fans already had problems with the Brazilian police in the past, especially this year in Copa Libertadores clashes. Boca Juniors fans, for instance, were <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/copa-libertadores-final-could-be-played-behind-closed-doors-after-mayhem-between-boca-juniors-and-fluminense-supporters-20231103-BUS-82706.html">victims of police violence</a> in the tournament final a few weeks ago.



<h2>Messi enters a long break</h2>



Now that he took part in the November international break, Messi will finally have a long-awaited holidays. The Argentine star hasn’t stopped since the summer of 2022, having joined Inter Miami in July this year right after the club season in Europe ended.


<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#20231122#BUS#87229"></div>


With the Herons out of the MLS playoffs, the 36-year-old won’t be back on the field until 2024. The South Florida team will begin its preseason on January 9, while the Argentina national team won’t play until the March 2024 break.

The conversation between Lionel Messi and Rodrygo before Brazil-Argentina, revealed

The conversation between Lionel Messi and Rodrygo before Brazil-Argentina, revealed - Bolavip US

When you think about the greatest sports rivalries on Earth, the Spanish Clasico will probably come to mind. The derby between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/champions-league-winners-list-by-year-20220526-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> and Barcelona has <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/el-clasico-2021-when-did-the-rivalry-between-fc-barcelona-and-real-madrid-start-20211018-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">years of history</a>, and it’s a fixture every soccer fan highlights on the calendar.
Despite the distance between the Spanish capital and the Catalan city, the tension between these LaLiga giants is high. When a player commits toone of these clubs, he’s practically closing the door on playing for the rivals in the future—though, of course, there have been <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-legends-which-players-have-played-for-both-sides-20211021-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">some exceptions</a>.
Fans never take it lightly when a player makes the switch, plus they’re not usually interested in having a former rival donningtheir colors anyway.Rodrygo is well aware of this, which is why he turned down Barca when Madrid knocked on his door.
<h2>Rodrygo reveals he had everything agreed with Barcelona before joining Real Madrid</h2>
“When my father told me the news… I always tell this story. I had two shirts: one for Barca and one for Real Madrid and I had to choose. It was very easy for me to choose. But it was all agreed with Barcelona, it was a surprise for me, I didn’t expect Real Madrid to come. It was a scare but then it was one of the happiest moments of my life,“ Rodrygo told Goal.
The Brazilian winger was the subject of a tug-o-war between the Spanish rivals in 2019, though Madrid joined the race much later than Barcelona. According to the 22-year-old, he had everything ready for a Camp Nou move until Los Blancos stepped in.
In the end, Madrid signed Rodrygo for $48 million from Santos. Outbiding Barcelona proved to be worth it, since Rodrygo has already helped the Merengues win seven trophies.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-74"> </div>
</div>

Real Madrid star admits he almost joined Barcelona: ‘It was all agreed’

Real Madrid star admits he almost joined Barcelona: 'It was all agreed' - Bolavip US

Real Madrid star admits he almost joined Barcelona: 'It was all agreed'

It is the final part of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-What-happens-if-Brazil-beats-South-Korea-in-the-round-of-16-20221205-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qatar 2022</a>. The Round of 16 is coming to an end <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/richarlison-or-ronaldo-fans-compare-them-after-game-vs-serbia-funniest-memes-and-reactions-q22-20221124-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brazil</a> takethe stage to face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Why-is-South-Koreas-Son-Heung-min-playing-with-a-mask-vs.-Brazil-20221205-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South Korea</a>. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Is-Neymar-playing-tomorrow-vs.-South-Korea-Tite-sets-condition-for-Brazil-stars-return-20221204-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tite</a> wants to prove what they are capable of and sent a powerful starting 11, with Rodrygo going to the bench, but why?
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Why-are-Alex-Sandro-and-Alex-Telles-not-playing-for-Brazil-vs.-South-Korea-20221205-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brazil</a> are probably the best squad in this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/video-fans-go-crazy-with-neymar-look-alike-in-the-stands-at-brazil-vs-switzerland-20221128-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FIFA World Cup</a>. They have tons of stars in the roster, but only 11 can make it to the starting 11 while the others wait for an opportunity to play coming from the bench.
In the Round of 16, Brazil won’t have an easy test. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Brazil-vs-South-Korea-soccer-history-Head-to-head-before-Qatar-2022-game-20221204-0045.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asian squad</a> is very strong and fast, so that’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Brazil-vs-South-Korea-Probable-lineups-for-this-Qatar-2022-World-Cup-game-20221203-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tite decided to put the best players</a> he has available, but benched Rodrygo and here’s the reason why.
<h2>Why is Rodrygo not starting for Brazil vs. South Korea?</h2>
All of the 26 Brazilians in Qatar 2022 could definitely starters for Tite, but he has to select the best 11 for each match. In the bench, great stars wait for an opportunity to have some minutes and Rodrygo is one of them.
Real Madrid’sright winger has not been an undoubted started for Tite. On that side, the coach has given Raphinha, FC Barcelona’s forward, the opportunity to start almost every game.
Rodrygo is not injured and appeared in Brazil’s squad to play against South Korea. He will be available as a substitutefor Tite if the coach needs him. He has onlystarted one game in this tournament and was in Brazil’s defeat 1-0 against Cameroon.
<h2>Play with Bolavip – Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Predictor!</h2>
Qatar 2022 has already started and Bolavip has made a FIFA World Cup Predictor! Here you can select which countries will advance through each round and predict which national team will get the title. Click right here to play it and share your results with your friends!
Enjoy all the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup matches from the United States through FuboTV. <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/worldcup/?irad=1370502&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> and to take advantage of their 7-day free trial offer.
 
<div class="ck-related-news"> 
<div id="relatedNews-83"> </div>
</div>

Qatar 2022: Why is Rodrygo not starting for Brazil vs. South Korea?

Qatar 2022: Why is Rodrygo not starting for Brazil vs. South Korea? - Bolavip US

Latest news from Rodrygo. Find out about all the news related to Rodrygo on bolavip.com/en

Rodrygo - Page 2

Rodrygo's dad takes a huge shot at Lionel Messi on Instagram

Rodrygo takes to Instagram to condemn racist insults

The conversation between Lionel Messi and Rodrygo before Brazil-Argentina, revealed

Real Madrid star admits he almost joined Barcelona: 'It was all agreed'

Qatar 2022: Why is Rodrygo not starting for Brazil vs. South Korea?