A report from NDTV says Cape Verde footballer Roberto Lopes shared details behind a viral “clash” involving Lionel Messi. According to the account, the incident centers on a moment when Messi allegedly told Lopes, “Don’t touch me.” The story is presented as an explanation for the clip that circulated online. NDTV also frames Messi’s wider impact during the FIFA World Cup, noting that he is associated with prolific goal scoring and Argentina’s progress in the tournament. The outlet states that Messi has scored eight goals, describing this as the most by any player, and connects his performances to Argentina reaching major heights in the competition. The report does not provide further specifics in the provided text about where or when the exchange occurred, who initiated it, or what happened immediately afterward, beyond the reported remark. Overall, the available information focuses on Lopes’s explanation for the viral clip and on Messi’s tournament performance.