Uruguay left a trail of upset Argentinians in their wake following a 2-0 victory over their La Plata rivals in Buenos Aires, but Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte inflamed the Argentina team more than anyone else.
Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez goals were enough to beat Argentina for the first time since the World Cup when Saudi Arabia put them to the sword. Typically heated, there were several flare ups during the match, not least the one between Ugarte and Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo de Paul.
Ugarte expressed himself in a manner that probably wouldn’t go down too well in many workplaces.
Ugarte said what everyone would have said to de paul if they had a chance to face him, only relevant thing in his career is by posting pics with Lionel Messi 😭 acting like his bodyguard and sucking his d''ck
Uruguay 🇺🇾 showed argentina(penalty wc champions) there real place 😭👋 pic.twitter.com/yyk5WTh2DO— Helena 🇦🇺❤️ (@helenabay_1) November 17, 2023
After the match, Argentina captain Lionel Messi admitted that they never found their rhythm, and asked his side to lift themselves for their clash with Brazil on Tuesday. Messi was not happy about Ugarte’s behaviour though, as covered by Marca.
“I prefer not to say what I think, but these young people have to learn to respect from their elders.”
Uruguay have moved within two points of first-placed Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifying standings, into second and ahead of Brazil.
Lionel #Messi on #PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte after his gesture during Argentina-Uruguay.
"I prefer not to say what I think, but these young people have to learn to respect from their elders."pic.twitter.com/Cn3fkOt89H
— Football España (@footballespana_) November 17, 2023
