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.

Fans have accused Lionel Messi of 'disrespect' after he confronted referee Anderson Daronco during Argentina's heated World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. It was an evening to forget for La Albiceleste and their players, who suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, Paraguay.

Lionel Messi was left frustrated as Argentina fell to a shock defeat at the hands of Paraguay on Thursday night, with the Inter Miami star confronting the referee during the game

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.

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