Lionel Messi reportedly launched into
an astonishing rant at Real Madrid right back Alvaro Arbeloa after
Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by their bitter rivals at the Bernabeu
on Wednesday night.
The 25-year-old is alleged to have sought out the former Liverpool defender in the car park following the Copa del Rey clash,
According to reports in Spanish newspaper Marca, Messi called Arbeloa 'stupid' during a tirade that left the Madrid player stunned.
Rant: Lionel Messi is alleged to have shouted at Alvaro Arbeloa (left)
Arbeloa's wife, who is expecting a
child, was with the Spain international and is said to have been shocked
at Messi's behaviour.
The four-time World Player of the Year was reportedly dragged away from the scene and taken back to the Barcelona team bus.
Messi is also said to have had a bust-up with Real assistant manager Aitor Karanka in the tunnel, shouting: 'What are you looking at? Shut up. You’re just [Jose] Mourinho’s puppet'.
Xabi Alonso (right) was not happy with Messi's behaviour
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