Argentina captain Leo Messi took issue with Brazil rival Rodrygo Goes before yesterday's World Cup qualifier.

Argentina won at the Maracana, though the away team left the pitch before kickoff after fighting broke out in the stands.

The Brazilians tried to prevent the Argentines from leaving the field of play and there was even a fight between the former Barça player Messi and the current Real Madrid attacker, Rodrygo, once they returned to the pitch.

At a certain moment, they both faced each other, Rodrygo seemed to say "cowards", reported Mundo Deportivo, to the captain of the Albiceleste.

Messi responded by grabbing him by the neck and saying: "Why say that? Why are we s***s?

"We are world champions..."