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Rodrygo’s father Eric Goss took to social media after his clash with 2023 Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 1-0 win over Brazil on Wednesday Messi was heavily criticized in the media.
FIFA will launch an investigation into disturbances at Wednesday’s World Cup qualifying match, with kick-off delayed by 27 minutes after Argentinian and Brazilian fans clashed in the stands at the Maracana Stadium.
With the game postponed, Messi chose to lead his team back to the dressing room before they reappeared on the pitch, with Rodrygo confronting the Inter Miami striker.
The Daily Mail understands the pair had some heated arguments, with Rodrygo lashing out at Messi’s side, calling Argentina “cowards”.
But the Real Madrid striker’s father defended his son, posting a picture of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner appearing to shout at his 22-year-old son, as well as one of Messi grabbing Manuel Uga Special photos. Argentina lost 0-2 to Uruguay.
“A saint who won’t get into trouble with anyone…” he directed his comments at Messi in the caption of the post.
Messi also hit back after Rodrygo reportedly called him a coward.
“We are world champions, how can we be cowards?” Messi responded. “Watch your mouth, kid.”
But Rodrigo did not give up: “Now let’s see the game and you will see us there.”
“Let’s see, come on, come on,” Messi replied.
Nicolas Otamendi scored the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute with a header from Giovanni Lo Celso’s corner kick to seal victory for Argentina, who have now lost their past three World Cup games. Qualifiers.
After the game, Rodrygo also revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had been racially profiled, before denouncing the behavior as “criminal.”
“Racists are always on duty. My social networks are filled with insults and all kinds of nonsense. Everyone can see it!” he wrote.
“If we don’t do what they want, if we don’t behave as they think we should, if we wear clothes that annoy them, if we don’t bow our heads when attacked, if we occupy the position they think we should Doing things, thinking it’s their own business, racists will take action against them for their criminal behavior.
‘They’re out of luck. ‘We won’t stop! ‘
Di Maria has also been embroiled in controversy since the game, with footage from the tunnel showing the Benfica star spitting on Brazilian fans after they threw beer at him.