The Brazil skipper has made the extraordinary claim in wake of a typically eventful clash between the two great rivals
Brazil captain Thiago Silva has accused his Argentina counterpart Lionel Messi of trying to influence the referee during Friday’s friendly between the sides in Saudi Arabia.
The Barcelona forward scored the only goal on 13 minutes to earn Argentina victory in Riyadh, but that was only half the story in what was a feisty encounter between the two great rivals.
Messi missed Argentina's previous four matches due to a suspension for accusing CONMEBOL of favouring hosts Brazil – who won their semi-final meeting – at the Copa America in July.