Lionel Messi reacts to referee: 'This is your fault'
In Argentina's 1-1 draw against Colombia in the South American Qualifiers, Lionel Messi reacted sharply to the decisions made by referee Juan Gabriel Benitez.
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Tense moments occurred during the match where Argentina drew 1-1 with Colombia in the South American Qualifiers. After the match, Argentina's star player Lionel Messi strongly protested the decisions of Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benitez.
Messi lashed out at the referee, saying, 'This is your fault, you caused all of this with the decisions you made.' The frequent stoppages throughout the match and the rising tension brought about debates regarding the officiating of the game.
One of the turning points of the match was Enzo Fernandez being sent off with a red card in the 70th minute. However, Argentina did not back down and managed to level the score with a goal from Thiago Almada.