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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Final Showdown Confirmed By Saudi Arabia

However, Messi's club, Inter Miami CF, has denied its participation in the event, leading to some confusion.

International Business Times UK · Nov 23, 2023

Lionel Messi condemns treatment of Argentina fans during clash with Brazil

The match was delayed by crowd trouble.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Lionel Messi, harder men and an historic night of woe for Brazil

In today’s Football Daily: Argentina, Brazil and love at last for Harry Maguire

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Brazil vs Argentina: Lionel Messi accuses Brazilian police of brutality after fans bloodied in violent scenes

Fans clashed during the pre-match anthems to prompt police to attack with batons, forcing players to intervene

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble at Maracana

Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier was delayed by half an hour due to police clashing with fans. After calming the situation, Lionel Messi's side achieved a historic victory, with Nicolas Otamendi scoring the only goal. Brazil had several chances but failed to convert, with…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Lionel Messi, Argentina Walk Off Pitch When Fight Breaks Out in Crowd Before Match vs. Brazil

An altercation in the stands led to Lionel Messi leading Argentina off the field before their match against Brazil.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2023

Brazil 0-1 Argentina: 2026 World Cup qualifying – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The South American rivals met at the Maracanã with crowd trouble delaying the start before Argentina squeezed to victory

The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2023

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to Face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in February

The MLS side later denied that it will head to Riyadh as part of its preseason training ahead of the Argentine legend’s first full season in Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2023

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great's last match in Rio

Many Brazilians have become fans of Lionel Messi in recent years

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Can Brazil turn turmoil into opportunity as World Cup winners Argentina visit the Maracana?

Injuries and poor results leave the Selecao facing a tough World Cup qualifying run

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023