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Uruguay delivered an ecstatic performance against Argentina, causing them to suffer their first defeat in the last 25 matches. The game witnessed a dramatic turn of events, marked by intense rivalry between both the South American giants. Amidst the chaotic 90-minute game, Luis Suarez shared a four-word heartwarming message for his former teammate, Lionel Messi, through a social media post.

The PSG star failed to make an impact on Argentina in this CONMEBOL qualifier match. Moreover, La Pulga was witnessed in a fiery confrontation with the Uruguay players during the game. The qualifier fixture reflected the longstanding rivalry that both the nations maintained over the decades.

What did Luis Suarez remark about Lionel Messi after the game?

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The North American icons shared the field in Barcelona for successful six seasons. They struck a strong friendship and forge a formidable partnership during their time together for Blaugrana. Suarez and Lionel Messi secured numerous trophies for the Spanish giants, combining for 621 goals in just 258 games. Meanwhile, the storied partnership underwent a significant shift following Argentina’s 2-0 defeat against Uruguay. Messi’s sentiment towards the national squad was evident against the rivals, even though Suarez was absent from this crucial fixture.

Luis Suarez squashed any speculation about his strained companionship with his Instagram story following the game. The Gremio star believes the rivalry will always endure when they face each other in the games. However, the intense moments on the field would never spill over their decade-long friendship. The Uruguay star shared pictures capturing heartfelt embraces between him and Messi with a note, “Rivals, but friends as well” as translated by DeepL.

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Argentine and Uruguay players engaged in a notable brawl during this qualifier fixture. Unexpectedly, Lionel Messi was involved in the unfortunate event. Let’s examine La Pulga’s participation during this crucial fixture.

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La Pulga struggled against Uruguay in the CONMEBOL qualifiers

The Argentina vs Uruguay match marked the first game since last November where Lionel Messi commenced yet failed to score. The Barca star showcased his attacking abilities on the offensive third but did not impact the scoreline throughout the entire match. Moreover, the PSG icon engaged in a heated dispute that reflected his frustration towards the rival defenders.

Messi elbowed Mathias Olivera during the fiery confrontation with Argentina’s Rodrigo De Paul. This led both sides to shove each other on the scene. However, the final outcome was not in favor of La Albiceleste. The world champion experienced a 2-0 defeat, attributed to their lackluster defense in this important fixture.

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