Lionel Messi pulled the strings as Argentina secured a semi-final spot at the World Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Switzerland, but the Inter Miami forward clashed with João Pedro Pinheiro
Lionel Messi puts World Cup referee in his place and accuses him of being 'disrespectful'
Lionel Messi pulled the strings as Argentina secured a semi-final spot at the World Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Switzerland, but the Inter Miami forward clashed with João Pedro Pinheiro
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Aaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter
15:49, 12 Jul 2026
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