Lionel Messi appeared to call Carlos Zambrano an "idiot" after a challenge from the defender during Argentina's win against Peru.
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- Messi hit by Zambrano in challenge
- Argentina captain responded angrily
- Repeated 'bobo' insult aimed at Weghorst
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The pair collided as the centre-back attempted to win the ball from the Argentina captain, who accused Zambrano of slapping him. Messi was clearly angry at the defender and lobbed an insult at him as he walked away.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi repeated the same insult – 'bobo' (idiot) – that he lobbed at striker Wout Weghorst as the Inter Miami hero conducted an interview after his team's 2022 World Cup quarter-final win over Netherlands. The video of the incident went viral as fans enjoyed seeing a moment of anger from the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, and the latest outburst has caught a lot of attention in Argentina.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Messi set up the only goal of the game as Lautaro Martinez fired the world champions to a 1-0 victory, extending their lead at the top of the World Cup qualifying group. Messi is now the joint-top assist maker of all time in international football.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
Argentina's win against Peru will be Messi's last competitive display of 2024, with Inter Miami recently knocked out of the MLS playoffs against Atlanta United.