A former Paris Saint-Germain star claims Lionel Messi is showing his 'true personality' after his spat with Brazil's Rodgryo this week.
Messi and Rodrygo were reportedly involved during a spot earlier this week during Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
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Reports claim Messi made a smug remark to the Real Madrid star, but former PSG star Jerome Rothen says this is the Argentine's true way of behaving.
"When it comes to their behaviour, they are the first to attack others. Starting with the star of this team, Leo Messi," Rothen said, as per the Sun.
"Now that he is a world champion and has had a good rest ahead of the World Cup since two years ago at PSG.
"He used to have the image of a sweet guy, but now he has changed because his true personality is coming out and he got caught."
"Today you can't even touch him anymore. Only when he takes a hit does he make the same comment he made to Rodrygo last night when he said, 'Hey, I'm a world champion'.
"The team reflects an image of Argentines. Argentine nationality is like that and you feel superior because of someone else. They could have more class."
Rothen does have a history of criticising the Argentine World Cup winner following his two-year stint with PSG.
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