Edinson Cavani has played down an angry confrontation between himself and Lionel Messi in Uruguay's 2-2 draw with Argentina on Monday.
Argentinian outlet Ole (h/t ESPN FC's Adriana Garcia) reported Cavani had told Messi to "fight it out" after the Barcelona man was brought down by Matias Vecino, to which Messi is said to have replied, "Whenever you want."
The pair are also reported to have continued arguing in the tunnel at half-time, but after the match Cavani told TyC Sports (h/t Garcia):
"It's part of football; Clasicos are like this.