{"id":134295,"date":"2023-11-25T08:08:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T08:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=134295"},"modified":"2023-11-25T08:08:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T08:08:13","slug":"lionel-messi-ends-the-greatest-rivalry-in-history-as-brazil-fans-chant-argentina-stars-name-at-maracana-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/lionel-messi-ends-the-greatest-rivalry-in-history-as-brazil-fans-chant-argentina-stars-name-at-maracana-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi 'ends the greatest rivalry in history' as Brazil fans CHANT Argentina star's name at Maracana | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
FOOTBALL fans hailed Lionel Messi for "ending the greatest rivalry in history" after Brazilian supporters chanted his name before their clash with Argentina.<\/p>\n
Messi's world champions beat their South American counterparts 1-0 at the Maracana on Tuesday as Nicolas Otamendi's goal handed them a huge victory.<\/p>\n
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But the World Cup qualifier was marred by chaos as riot police were seen striking Argentinian fans inside the stadium.<\/p>\n
Yet despite the manic scenes, there was also a section of the Brazilian faithful who welcomed Argentina's captain with open arms.<\/p>\n
As he warmed up ahead of the game, the home supporters began singing Messi's name as he walked towards the corner of the pitch.<\/p>\n
And the Barcelona legend, 36, acknowledged the sentiment by waving at them.<\/p>\n
The moment showed that Messi has somewhat transcended the Brazil-Argentina rivalry as a result of his legendary status.<\/p>\n And fans on social media were quick to hail the interaction.<\/p>\n One said: "Is that how they refer to the end of the greatest rivalry in history? What's next, everyone singing We Are the World?"<\/p>\n Another added: "This is too beautiful. How many athletes could say that they transcended nationalities and shirt colours?"<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS<\/strong><\/p>\n A third replied: "Lionel Messi effect wherever he goes. Genius, unique \ud83d\ude0d."<\/p>\n While a fourth responded: "Messi is the greatest in history. Exemplary sportsmanship. Anyone who lacks respect for him has no character. Applause from the rival is the minimum."<\/p>\n Argentina's win over Brazil leaves them top of the table in South American qualifying with five wins from six.<\/p>\n Brazil are down in sixth having lost their last three – with the previous two defeats coming against Uruguay and Colombia.<\/p>\n Messi, who earned his 180th cap for Argentina on Tuesday, has 106 goals for his country.<\/p>\n He is looking to lead his team out as World Cup winners at the Copa America in the USA next summer.<\/p>\n<\/picture>ARGIE BARGY <\/span><\/p>\n
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