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'Don't be disrespectful - speak to me respectfully': Lionel Messi's unusual exchange with World Cup referee is revealed... as officials face new scrutiny over Argentina's 'rigged' run to the semi-finals

Daily Mail 1 min read 4 hours ago

The incident occurred during the 42nd minute of the South Americans' 3-1 victory over the Swiss when Messi confronted Portuguese official Joao Pinheiro.
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