Messi was caught pointing at the face and seemingly criticizing referee Anderson Daronco (Brazil): "You are a coward, I don't like you!". This incident happened after the first half of the match in which Argentina lost 1-2 to Paraguay on November 15, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.
Messi pointed to his face and appeared to criticize referee Anderson Daronco
Messi was unhappy with referee Anderson Daronco's decision not to show Paraguay defender Omar Alderete a second yellow card after a vicious foul on him. It was Alderete who later in the second half put Paraguay ahead 2-1 against Argentina and won the match.
So Messi's anger is understandable. But this will get him into trouble if the referee reports the incident and FIFA will consider punishment. However, so far no punishment has been given and Messi will still play in Argentina's match against Peru on November 20.
According to AS : "Actions like Messi's using harsh words to criticize the referee can be punished. Messi pointed his finger at the referee and repeatedly protested the decisions, continuing to criticize even as he was walking off the field.
FIFA's handbook states that players can face disciplinary action if they are found to be using "offensive gestures, signs or language" on the pitch. Messi was more restrained than some, but by calling referee Daronco a coward, he was essentially questioning the referee's decision. Therefore, Messi could be suspended for his angry behaviour."
Lautaro Martinez's goal was a rare bright spot for Argentina in their loss to Paraguay.
Argentina are preparing for their next game against Peru, with Messi training normally and set to play as he has not been given any punishment. Scaloni has added striker Giuliano Simeone to his squad, while defenders Nahuel Molina and Cristian Romero are out through injury.
David Beckham still loves Neymar reuniting with Messi?
According to Marca (Spain), President and co-owner of Inter Miami Club, Mr. David Beckham is still trying to recruit star Neymar to reunite with Messi for the 2025 season. The ambition of this former player and now successful businessman is to turn his team into an all-star team in MLS - the American professional soccer league.
David Beckham wants Neymar after having Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez
"However, this is a very risky intention of David Beckham. He wants to turn Inter Miami into a star-studded team in attack, when what he really needs is reinforcement in defense. This is the position that cost Inter Miami and eliminated them early in the MLS Cup playoffs through losses to Atlanta United," ESPN analyst Jeff Carlisle said on the Futbol Americas podcast.
"Inter Miami have always seemed to be in line with the salary cap and roster rules in MLS. And then they find themselves in a situation where they have to deal with the underdog. David Beckham believes that the team needs stars like Neymar, combined with Messi, along with Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez to make the team the best in the league. But I don't think Neymar is what they need right now. I think they need to strengthen their defense and get some quality players in there," added Jeff Carlisle.
However, the possibility of David Beckham recruiting Neymar is quite low, as this player plans to return to Brazil to play for Santos Club and invest in the team that has just been promoted to Serie A (Brazil). Therefore, the most practical goal of Mr. David Beckham is to complete the contract extension with Suarez, Jordi Alba and recruit more stars in the defense to balance the lines of Inter Miami.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-tranh-duoc-an-phat-treo-gio-david-beckham-van-me-man-neymar-185241117095957129.htm
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