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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

EXPLAINED: Lionel messi confronts james rodriguez in tense exchange during argentina vs colombia | Rare Historical Photos

Lionel Messi confronted James Rodriguez as tensions boiled over during Argentina’s feisty World Cup qualifier with Colombia.

The Inter Miami superstar was caught on camera engaging in a war of words with Rodriguez, with it reported that Messi was riled by the ex-Real Madrid midfielder’s recent comments about the 2024 Copa America final.

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