Paraguay international Antonio Sanabria has denied claims that he spat at Lionel Messi.

He also revealed that his family has been receiving threats ever since the incident took place.

During the game the pair were seen exchanging words and as Messi turned away Sanabria appeared to Spit in his direction.

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Don’t ever spit at Messi…… pic.twitter.com/EzRw7Uq9eG

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However, he insisted after the game that he did not spit at the World Cup winner and it was the camera angle that made it…