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Messi yells at assistant referee during Argentina vs Chile match

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Lionel Messi yelled at a referee during Argentina’s match against Chile on Wednesday.

The linesman awarded La Roja a foul for a tackle by Messi, a decision which left the five-time Ballon d’Or winner furious. The 29-year-old then insulted the assistant referee.

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