Lionel Messi was well aware that the world was watching the scenes from Brazil vs Argentina, which was suspended when authorities interrupted the match in the fourth minute because of the presence of Premier League players Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Gio Lo Celso and Emiliano Buendia.
They were accused of having filled out paperwork incorrectly and avoiding quarantine upon arrival in Brazil, given that they had been in England in recent days.
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Argentina captain Messi, rather than dispute any of those claims, was more annoyed about the manner of the Brazilian authorities’ intervention.
“We’ve been here for three days,” he stated when talking in a group that included officials.
Were they waiting for the match to start? Why not warn about this beforehand or at the hotel?
“They could have explained this and it would be sorted. Now, the world is watching.”
