Julian Alvarez delivered a brutal dig at Brazil after Argentina defeated their eternal rivals in World Cup qualifying.
Argentina destroyed Brazil 4-1 to send a message not just to South Africa but the rest of the world.
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Before the game, Brazil's Raphinha had been talking trash, claiming that his team would give Argentina a serious beating. But the final score told a different story.
When asked about Raphinha's comments after the game, Alvarez kept it classy, saying,
"I just think with humility and hard work, we played a great game and gave them a lesson."
He also hinted that with Messi on the pitch, the score could've been even more lopsided. "Maybe with Leo Messi on the pitch, we might have scored 2/3 more goals."
The win puts Argentina 10 points clear of Brazil in the World Cup qualifying standings, and the hunger to defend their crown in 2026 is clear for all to see.