Cavani confirms he challenged Messi to a fight during Argentina vs Uruguay friendly

Messi and Cavani were involved in a heated argument in the 2-2 draw between Argentina and Uruguay in Tel Aviv yesterday, confirmed the latter. Ole reports that Cavani offered to fight Messi towards the end of the first half. Messi was brutally brought down by two Uruguayans and Cavani approached Messi and both began exchanging words. Messi reportedly accepted Cavani's offer saying "Whenever you want."

The pair were separated by a couple of players, with Uruguay defender Diego Godin putting his arm around Messi to calm him. Suarez talked to his Barcelona partner as well. The feud between Cavani and Messi reportedly continued down the tunnel at half-time.

Cavani gave Uruguay the lead in the first half, then Sergio Aguero headed in a Lionel Messi freekick  for the equalizer.

Luis Suarez scored Uruguay's second goal before Messi salvaged a draw for Argentina in stoppage time through penalty.

After the match, Cavani told ESPN, "It was a classic, a very friction match with strong entries such as South American football.

"On both sides there are good things, we leave with a positive feeling and we try to play football, then it was already a classic, we live it like this."