A member of the program revealed that when the Argentinian players celebrated in the locker room after one of their matches in Qatar, Gomez used harsh words.

The character said on television: “Everyone was happy to get good results, the whole team sang in the dressing room. What did Papu Gomez say? ‘Bring Antonela here!’. Imagine his laser-sharp eyes. Messi at that time…It was like an immediate red card for his teammate’s statement!”.

This isn’t the first time Gomez has created discord. The 35-year-old player was once accused of performing witchcraft on another Argentina teammate, Giovani Lo Celso. In October, Gomez was banned from competing for 2 years after failing an anti-doping test.

While the former Atalanta player may have to end his career at the present time, Messi continues to enjoy football and look forward to the 2024 MLS season with Inter Miami. In the new year, “El Pulga” also aims to defend the Copa America crown with the national team.

Argentina is the defending Copa America champion. In the draw on December 7, “La Albiceleste” determined 3 opponents in the same group including the team with many fates Chile, Peru and the winner of the play-off match between Canada and Trinidad & Tobago. Copa America 2024 takes place from June 20 to July 14.