Messi avoids suspension, David Beckham remains infatuated with Neymar.

Messi was spotted pointing his finger at and seemingly criticizing referee Anderson Daronco (from Brazil), saying, "You're a coward, I don't like you!" This incident occurred after the first half of Argentina's 1-2 defeat to Paraguay on November 15th, during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.

Messi pointed to his face and appeared to be criticizing referee Anderson Daronco.

Messi was unhappy with referee Anderson Daronco's decision not to give a second yellow card to Paraguay defender Omar Alderete after a very malicious foul on him. It was Alderete who later, at the beginning of the second half, put Paraguay ahead of Argentina 2-1 and ultimately win the match.

Therefore, Messi's anger is understandable. But this could get him into trouble if the referee reports the incident and FIFA considers disciplinary action. However, no punishment has been given so far, and Messi will still play in Argentina's match against Peru on November 20th.

According to AS : "Actions like Messi's, using harsh language to criticize the referee, can be punished. Messi pointed his finger at the referee's face and repeatedly protested the decisions, continuing his criticism even as he was trudging off the pitch."

FIFA's handbook states that players may face disciplinary action if found using "offensive gestures, signs, or language" on the pitch. Messi is quite restrained compared to some, but by calling referee Daronco a coward, he was essentially questioning the referee's decision. Therefore, Messi could be suspended for his outburst of anger.

Lautaro Martinez's goal was one of the few bright spots for the Argentine team in their defeat against Paraguay.

The Argentina team is preparing for their next match against Peru, with Messi training normally and expected to play as no suspension has been issued yet. Coach Scaloni has reinforced his squad with striker Giuliano Simeone, while defenders Nahuel Molina and Cristian Romero have been sidelined due to injury.

Is David Beckham still infatuated with Neymar and hoping to reunite with Messi?

According to Marca (Spain), David Beckham, president and co-owner of Inter Miami, is still trying to recruit Neymar to reunite with Messi for the 2025 season. The former football star and successful businessman's ambition is to transform his team into a star-studded squad in the MLS – Major League Soccer.

David Beckham wants to add Neymar to his squad after already having Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez.

"However, this is a very risky move by David Beckham. He wants to turn Inter Miami into a team full of attacking stars, while what's really needed is to strengthen the defense. This is the position that cost Inter Miami dearly and led to their early elimination in the MLS Cup playoffs after losses to Atlanta United," ESPN analyst Jeff Carlisle said on the Futbol Americas podcast.

"Inter Miami seems to always adhere to the salary cap and player list regulations in MLS. And then they find themselves in a disadvantageous position. David Beckham believes the team needs stars like Neymar, who, combined with Messi, along with Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez, would make them the number one team in the league. But I think Neymar isn't what they need right now. In my opinion, they need to strengthen their defense and add some quality players there," Jeff Carlisle added.

However, the chances of David Beckham signing Neymar are quite low so far, as the player plans to return to Brazil to play for Santos and invest in the newly promoted Serie A team. Therefore, David Beckham's most realistic goal right now is to finalize contract extensions with Suarez and Jordi Alba and recruit more defensive stars to balance Inter Miami's lines.

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