Aoba Tanaka 
Following Argentina’s 1-0 triumph over Brazil, marred by crowd violence and a 30-minute delay in kick-off, an intense moment unfolded during a debate between De Paul and Rodrygo.
The Brazilian player accused Argentina of being “cowards” for retreating to the tunnel, eliciting a fiery response from Messi, who defended their world champion status with a stern retort: “We are the world champions, why are we, cowards? Watch your mouth.”
As Messi heads for a well-deserved break after a physically demanding year, marked by his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami, attention turns to the 2024 MLS season starting in early February.
However, with Argentina’s Copa America defense on the horizon, Messi’s competitive edge might once again come to the forefront as he seeks to lead his country to more silverware.
