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"Lionel Messi Has Been Given Many Things He Doesn't Deserve" - Pundit Makes Claim After Argentine Star's Altercation with James Rodriguez
- During Argentina's 1-1 World Cup qualifying match against Colombia on June 11, 2025, at Buenos Aires' Estadio Más Monumental, Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez were involved in a tense verbal exchange.
- The confrontation stemmed from Rodriguez's March comments suggesting Argentina won the 2024 Copa America final partly due to favorable referee decisions, which Messi disputed on the pitch.
- The match grew intense after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a high challenge that injured Colombia's Kevin Castano, leading to a series of flashpoints including Messi's substitution following altercations.
- During the exchange, Messi stated, "You said we were helped in the final," to which Rodriguez replied, "I didn't say anything," while James later tried to defuse the situation by telling Messi, "I didn't say anything."
- The 1-1 draw maintained Argentina’s top spot and confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, but the incident highlighted ongoing tension between the former rivals on and off the field.
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Lionel Messi clashed with James Rodriguez over the Colombian's comments about the Copa America final
What Lionel Messi said to James Rodriguez in angry on-pitch confrontation - The Mirror
Lionel Messi was involved in an angry confrontation with James Rodriguez during Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Tuesday night, with the game ultimately ending in a draw
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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