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Lionel Messi’s on-field finesse and off-field demeanor have long fascinated fans. However, it looks like the fans are now going to discover a new side of the Inter Miami star. His Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul has revealed shared a secret of his friend. He has made the statement that the 36-year-old gets angry very quickly.

The fans may have seen La Pulga getting angry and having arguments with his opposition players. However, the forward getting angry off the pitch will be a surprise to many.

Rodrigo De Paul makes an interesting revelation about Lionel Messi

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There have been several instances when Rodrigo De Paul has stood beside Lionel Messi during arguments. This indicates how strong their friendship is on the pitch. However, in an interview, the midfielder revealed that both of them have an interesting friendship off the pitch. The Atletico Madrid midfielder said, “Leo is just like me because he gets angry quickly and when he’s angry we should leave him alone. He goes to his room and then I go and knock on the door and ask him if he would like some yerba mate. On my last birthday, he sent me a message saying: ‘Happy birthday. Let us continue the matinee, sometimes with conversation and sometimes without saying anything.’4

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Rodrigo De Paul in the interview has revealed he and Messi are the first ones who get up early. This leads to both of them indulging in the prescribed routines at the same time. The midfielder also mentions that sometimes it leads to two to three conversations. But, there are times when they will sit silently. It is because the Inter Miami stars know that De Paul is not in a good mood.

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This shows how close of a friendship both of them have. Their friendships are also visible when they play games in the national camp. A new player who joined the camp has revealed the secrets.

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Matias Soule opens up on his interaction during his first Argentina camp

The La Albiceleste has decided to incorporate some fresh faces in the squad every time. In recent times, Juventus prospect Matias Soule got the opportunity to interact with the World Cup-winning squad. He has revealed that he and Gaston Avila got the opportunity to play ping-pong against Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul in the national camp.

Matias Soule has revealed that he and Gaston Avila were thrashed in the game. However, the attacking midfielder has said that he enjoyed the interaction in the national camp with the World Cup-winning stars.

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Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will now hope to retain the Copa America in 2024. So the question is can Argentina win the tournament? What did you make of De Paul’s revealations about Messi? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.