Messi and James feud: the fate of the final is under discussion again

A serious argument broke out between two of the world's football stars - Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez. The match between the national teams of Argentina and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was tense and full of passion, as a result of which the match ended with a score of 1:1.

Especially during the break in the second half, an unexpected problem arose between the players. When the game was briefly stopped, Argentine star Lionel Messi approached the center of the field and openly expressed his dissatisfaction with Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez. According to Messi, James made the wrong comments about the previous final, which made him disappointed.

"You said that we were helped in the final, you talk too much," Messi protested sharply. In response, James Rodriguez said: "I didn't say anything." Their subsequent conversation could not be heard clearly, because both players covered their mouths with their hands. This situation became the center of tension and attention during the match.

After the meeting, James Rodriguez gave a brief statement to the press: "What happens on the field stays there. This is part of professional football," he stressed. Nevertheless, the football community continues to search for answers to the rumors and questions surrounding this incident.

For your information, this controversy was not in vain. Because Rodriguez had previously openly spoken in team statements about the fact that Argentina was supported by the referee in the 2024 Copa America final, that penalties were not awarded in favor of Colombia, and that VAR records were not announced. "This situation is very strange, isn't it?" James said in one of his interviews.

Messi, however, remains principled regarding the situations on the field and continues to defend it. Such controversies have once again shown that there is serious competition and passion in football.

As fans are discussing the situation, the relationship between Messi and James and how they will behave in future matches is of great interest. It is clear that this incident will be at the center of discussions in South American football for a long time.