Argentine footballing legend Lionel Messi has unfollowed Alejandro Garnacho on social media.

Garnacho is also an Argentina international, while he is enjoying a breakthrough 18 months at Manchester United.

However, his preference for Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo has irked his countryman.

United legend Rio Ferdinand said on his Vibe With Five podcast: "You know what I like about him? He doesn't give a f***.

"Garnacho told me that Messi unfollowed him just because he makes no secret of preferring Ronaldo.

"He comes out, don't care, "I'm a Ronaldo man". Who's the GOAT? Ronaldo. (Even) when he's in the Argentina squad."