Lionel Messi and Real Madrid forward Rodrygo had a heated exchange during Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Brazil. 

The game was marred with controversy, as tempers were high during the game.

According to ESPN, these were the exact words exchanged between Messi and Rodrygo.

Rodrygo: “You are acting like cowards, you don’t want to play a game?”

Messi: “We are the World Champions, why are you cowards? Keep your mouth, look at your mouth kid.”

Rodrygo: “Now let’s look at the game, you’ll see us there.”

Messi: “Let’s see, come on, come on.”