Messi Branded a 'Baby' After Desperate Attempt to Get Cucurella Sent Off Lionel Messi's attempt to get Marc Cucurella sent off during Argentina's defeat to Spain has been widely criticized, with some pundits branding the Argentine legend a "baby" for his desperate behavior.
The incident not only exposed the desperation of Messi's team but also raised questions about the Argentine's sportsmanship.
The match was already far from favorable for Messi and his teammates, as they were reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernández received his second yellow card.