Lionel Messi's furious outburst at the referee during Argentina's game against Paraguay could land him in troubleThe Albiceleste captain called the referee a coward in an angry meltdown as the teams walked off for halftime breakFIFA rules frown upon unsportsmanlike behaviour towards match officials,

As Lionel Messi prepares for his final match of 2024, the focus shifts to rest and recovery before a crucial 2025. While the 2026 World Cup remains a possibility, his immediate priority is ensuring peak fitness for a demanding year ahead.

The visitors and CONMEBOL qualification leaders, captained by Messi, took the lead in Paraguay after just 11 minutes through Lautaro Martinez. However a highlight reel-worthy bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria levelled the score before half-time, and Omar Alderete netted what would be the winner early in the second 45.