Lionel Messi's attack on CONMEBOL and the Copa América has not gone down well with Brazil captain Dani Alves.
Dani Alves has criticised Lionel Messi for being "disrespectful" of Brazil with his controversial comments at the Copa América.
"A friend is not always right just because he's a friend"
Veteran right-back Alves, Messi's team-mate for close to a decade at Barcelona, echoed that view.
"A friend is not always right just because he's a friend. You can say it in the heat of the moment, but I still won't agree," the Brazil captain told SporTV.
"Firstly, he's disrespecting an institution such as the Seleção, in my view.
"Secondly, he's being disrespectful with several professionals who put a lot of things aside so they could be there fighting for a dream.
"I'm a friend who always tells the truth when it's due, and I think he was wrong for saying these things."