Lionel Messi ended up extremely angry after the match between Argentina and Colombia. Beyond the 1-1 draw that didn't satisfy "La Albiceleste," the greatest player in history had a dispute with James Rodríguez. In the middle of the match, he approached the Colombian directly to settle scores from the last Copa América. Covering his mouth, he said in a private conversation: "You said they helped us in the final, you talk too much." To this, James replied: "I haven't said anything."
Jorge D'Alessandro blasts Messi
Speaking on the latest episode of "El Chiringuito," Jorge D'Alessandro has shown his public anger at Messi for falling into the trap. For his compatriot, there was no need to get into a fight with the Colombian footballer, especially since it was about an old score.
"These kinds of arguments on a soccer field, and Messi, who is the most important player in world history, make no sense. These kinds of debates, bringing up things from the past. Older people are prone to resentment, quarrels. I don't justify Messi's reaction, I didn't like it at any level, even less that he took part in criticizing James, a Colombia team that Argentina is 66 points (20 puntos) ahead of in the standings...," D'Alessandro began.
In this regard, Jorge D'Alessandro continued: "Argentina didn't play well, I think there's a sporting component. Messi wanted to show things and he must position himself in the moment he has to live. Now he doesn't have to claim anything, he doesn't represent a vigilante. He's the greatest, he can't just go after anyone who moves, even if he's right. It's a score he was settling over time, but Messi is above this. He can't fall into this trap, that's what I wanted to express."
"With all due respect, for Messi who is James Rodríguez? He's on another level, he can't get into fights with just anyone. He can't even fight with Cristiano Ronaldo. I don't like what Messi has done, he's above any street fight after a match where he really played badly. Where is Messi going?," the "El Chiringuito" contributor pointed out.
Finally, D'Alessandro concluded: "This isn't being 'canchero,' it's resentment. He's 66 points (20 puntos) ahead of Colombia, an Argentine doesn't care about Colombia. To talk about Messi I stand up, you can't talk to me about De Paul. I didn't like it, he's above this when you're a legend. I don't like it, it's low-class and not elegant, he's not here for brawls, he's here to be praised, respected, or at least not disrespected."