Messi–Vitinha: Was it just a heated moment or old tensions resurfacing? During PSG’s emphatic 4-0 win over Inter Miami in the Club World Cup, Lionel Messi sparked debate with a striking gesture toward his former teammate.
In the 38th minute, visibly frustrated after being outplayed by Vitinha in midfield, Messi appeared to swing his arm toward the Portuguese player in a sharp, tense motion. While not a violent hit, the gesture was enough to reignite rumors of a long-standing rift between the two.
Il déteste vraiment #Vitinha. #Messi est vraiment décevant…#PSG #Paris #Mercato #transfert #football #Ligue1McDonalds #PSGMIA #psgmiami #WorldCupClub #Messi #Vitinha
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— PSGINSIDE-ACTUS (@PSGInside_Actu) June 29, 2025
Back in their PSG days (2022–2023), Messi and Vitinha were never known for their chemistry. Reports even emerged in 2023 of a training ground altercation, though Vitinha firmly denied any such incident.
Now a key figure under Luis Enrique, Vitinha was unfazed by the moment. And despite the on-field tension, the two were later seen embracing, suggesting it may have been nothing more than competitive fire between rivals.
Lionel Messi avec Vitinha à la fin du match, que de l'amour et du respect ❤️🫂
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— MΛHITO 🦅 (@Mahito_Tomura) June 29, 2025
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