Canelo Alvarez, the multiple world boxing champion, has sensationally threatened Lionel Messi after accusing the legendary footballer of disrespecting the Mexico flag.Messi produced a Man of the Match performance as Argentina secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Mexico a the 2022 World Cup on Saturday.The 35-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, scored a sensational goal from outside of the box to put Argentina 1-0 up. He then provided the assist for Enzo Fernandez to double the South Americanâs advantage late on.
What has Alvarez accused Messi of doing?
Footage subsequently emerged of Argentinaâs euphoric dressing room celebrations.
After suffering a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia last week, this was a game the reigning Copa America holders simply had to win.
Alvarez reacted to one particular video of Argentinaâs celebrations by accusing Messi of disrespecting a Mexico shirt or flag.
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Video: Messi accused of disrespecting Mexico shirt / flag
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What has Alvarez tweeted about Messi?
The footage caused a bit of a stir on social media and eventually reached Alvarez, who has reacted furiously.
In a series of tweets, per the Daily Mail, Alvarez wrote: âDid you guys see Messi cleaning the floor with our jersey and flag.
âHe better pray to God that I don't find him.
âJust like I respect Argentina, he has to respect Mexico!
âIâm not talking about the country as a whole, just about the bulls**t that Messi did.â
Did Messi really disrespect the Mexico shirt / flag?
Considering Messi has caused so little controversy throughout his illustrious career, itâs hard to imagine that his intention was to disrespect Mexico.
Buzzing after Argentinaâs win, it appears that he was simply trying to take off his boots and ended up kicking the Mexico shirt in the process, seemingly unintentionally.
What has Alvarez previously said about Messi?
In 2021, per The Sun, Alvarez was asked to give his opinion about Messi.
The boxer replied by saying the Paris Saint-Germain superstar was: âOne of the best playersâ.
He went on to describe Cristiano Ronaldo as a âgreat playerâ.
Who knows if Alvarezâs opinion on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate has changed after this latest incident.
SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 29: Canelo Alvarez works out at the House of Boxing August 29, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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