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Things got heated in the South American derby between Argentina and Uruguay. In fact, even Lionel Messi lost it as he grabbed Mathias Olivera by the neck.

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Lionel Messi grabbing Mathias Olivera by the throat

The South American Qualifiers may be just getting started, but neither Argentina nor Uruguay are taking their game lightly. Only a few minutes into their derby, things got spicy and even Lionel Messi couldn’t keep his cool.

Mathias Olivera got furious at Rodrigo De Paul after challenging for a ball, and those around them immediately got involved but not to calm things down. Far from trying to make amends, Messi was mad at the Uruguayan player, grabbing him by the throat in the melee.

The referee didn’t show any yellow or red cards, though, and the game continued as if nothing happened. For those who watch South American soccer regularly, these kinds of situations are quite frequent.