Sergio Aguero Opens Up on How He Made Messi Angry After World Cup Win

• Sergio Aguero played a major off-the-pitch role in Argentina's route to World Cup success
• The 34-year-old was seen at numerous training sessions and was on the field after games
• However, one of his antics angered his best friend and the country's captain Lionel Messi

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has recounted how he got on Lionel Messi's nerves during Argentina's World Cup celebrations.

Aguero, who called time on his career a year before his country's triumph in Qatar, was a conspicuous member of La Albiceleste's entourage despite not featuring on the pitch.

He made headlines for storming the Lusail Stadium with a drum after Argentina dethroned France as world champions, leading the celebrations for the South American giants.

His overzealous celebrations amused everyone bar his bosom friend and eventual tournament best player, Lionel Messi.

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According to the 34-year-old, he was slightly intoxicated and hence threw caution to the wind with his wild celebrations.

"I drank a lot but I didn't eat. We were world champions. If something were to happen to me, let it be there. Leo (Messi) got angry and told me 'stop'. How stop? We are world champions, so happy..." he said on Twitch as quoted by Roy Nemer.

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Aguero sent a heartfelt message to his close friend Messi as well, after Argentina won their third World Cup trophy.

The retired former Manchester City star stole the headlines during the celebrations in the stadium by carrying the country's talisman on his back, as he celebrated an epic night in Qatar.

Aguero took to Twitter to send a message to his pal about his success, with the former Argentina international spotted with the World Cup and saying he felt like he still was part of the team.

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Aguero amuses with drum celebration

Sports Brief earlier reported that Aguero used a drum to celebrate Argentina's World Cup victory at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

The former Manchester City striker was part of the fanbase in Doha, and couldn't hide his joy at the end of an entertaining match between his country and the defending champions France.

After the victory against Les Bleus, the Manchester City icon created a memorable moment, Sports Brief reported.