This archive report was first published on 19 November 2019.
Argentina's international friendly match against Uruguay ended in a 2-2 draw in Israel, but the real story was the heated argument between Lionel Messi and Edinson Cavani.
According to reports, Edinson Cavani was seen on camera telling Lionel Messi to fight him during the match, which sparked a serious argument between the two players.
Lionel Messi, however, was not one to back down, and he reportedly told Cavani that he was ready for a fight.
But before things escalated further, Luis Suarez, Messi's teammate at Barcelona, intervened and separated the two players, preventing them from engaging in a physical altercation.
Edinson Cavani later described the match as a 'classic' with 'strong entries such as South American football,' and expressed a positive feeling about the game.
This is not the first time Lionel Messi has been involved in a heated argument on the pitch, as he was also seen shouting at Brazil coach Tite during Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil just a week ago.
