Edinson Cavani 'offers to fight' Lionel Messi as Uruguay vs Argentina clash gets heated

Edinson Cavani 'offers to fight' Lionel Messi as Uruguay vs Argentina clash gets heated

Edinson Cavani offered to fight Lionel Messi during Argentina’s clash against Uruguay on Monday, reports say.
The friendly finished 2-2 after Messi netted a 92nd minute penalty to level the scoreline.
During the game, Barcelona talisman Messi clashed with PSG’s Cavani.
Messi and Cavani had a heated conversation after the Argentina forward was fouled in the first half
And according to Spanish outlet OleTeve, Cavani offered to fight Messi.
They add that Messi’s response was simply: ‘Whenever you want’.
The pair were separated by numerous players, with the likes of Inter Milan’s Diego Godin attempting to diffuse the row.
Cavani was asked about his bust-up with Messi after the game, with the Uruguay ace saying: "It's part of football, Clasicos are like this.
"The truth is that it was at times a game that had friction, there were challenges and things that are part of football, especially of South American [football].
"We take positives from our performance and the fact that we were able to score two goals. We still need to improve but it's good to end the year like this."
Cavani opened the scoring in the first half on Monday night, before Manchester City ace Sergio Aguero equalised in the 63rd minute.
Messi’s Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez then gave Uruguay the lead five minutes later. However, Argentina’s talisman Messi netted late on from the penalty spot as the game finished 2-2.
Messi’s current Barcelona contract expires at the end of next season.
However, Nou Camp sporting director Eric Abidal says the Spanish giants are hoping to address the situation as soon as possible.
"Messi is a key player for us," Abidal told Spanish newspaper Sport.
"He does have the option to leave at the end of his current deal, however we want to work on that.