LIONEL MESSI almost sparked a massive melee during the international break.

Messi , 38, was called up by Argentina for the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador.

The star forward shone bright on Friday's encounter with the Venezuelan national team at the Monumental.

The Argentina captain led the reigning world champions to a 3-0 triumph with a brace, while Lautaro Martinez also scored.

But the Inter Miami star got involved in a heated confrontation backstage during half-time.

It all started when Venezuela star Tomas Rincon caught up with Messi and remonstrated with him for his actions in a previous play.

Rincon, 37, appeared to have given the eight-time Ballon D'Or winner a small push, which provoked an angry reaction from the Argentine great.

However, Venezuelan

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