Lionel Messi and Argentina fell to a 1-2 defeat against Paraguay, in Asuncion on Friday. The match was a heated encounter and at half-time, the Argentina captain could be seen confronting Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco for a decision in the first-half.

World Cup and Copa America holders Argentina suffered a shock defeat at home against Paraguay on Thursday night, and star man Lionel Messi was hardly entertained.

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. While Messi could not help his team avoid a 2-1 defeat at Paraguay, Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela on Thursday.

World Cup and Copa America holders Argentina suffered a shock defeat at home against Paraguay on Thursday night, and star man Lionel Messi was hardly entertained.La Albiceleste, who remain atop the

Paraguay's Omar Alderete has penned an apology to Lionel Messi after the Argentina star had a bottle thrown at him during their World Cup qualifier.

Lionel Messi's furious meltdown at a match official during Argentina's 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Paraguay could land him in trouble.

Argentina are set to face Peru this Tuesday in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, but Lionel Messi's team has suffered a significant setback. Two key players have been ruled out due to injury concerns.

Lionel Messi was seen angrily confronting Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco during Argentina's loss to Paraguay earlier this week.