“You Mess With Messi, You Mess With the Entire Argentina” – Mexican Boxer Canelo Alvarez Warned Over Lionel Messi Remarks by Argentine UFC Star

It all erupted after Argentina vs Mexico match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Argentina defeated Mexico in a close game with 2 spectacular goals from the Argentines. Post-game, a Mexican jersey was found on the ground next to Messi’s feet. As a result, all the Mexican fans got angry, including Canelo Alvarez, who then threatened Messi.

Canelo Alvarez is one of the greatest boxers currently active. He has an illustrious career already winning numerous championships in 4 distinct divisions of boxing. He also has unified titles in three of those weight classes and lineal titles in two under his belt.

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Canelo Alvarez tweeted that Messi was wiping the floor with the Mexican jersey. In a second tweet, Alvarez also lost his cool. He also claimed that Messi should pray to God that Alvarez never finds him. This threat was removed from Twitter because it violates Twitter’s code of conduct.

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The ‘Argentine Dagger‘ was quick to defend his fellow countrymen. He has a great reputation inside the UFC, most known for defeating Sean Strickland, Mike Perry, and Neil Magny.

He was furious at the Mexican’s comments. Furthermore, he claimed that everybody knows Messi’s reputation and career, and how respectful he was. Moreover, he mentioned that it is quite normal for players to keep the jersey on the floor as it becomes quite sweaty.

He further said, “I was upset. Brother, if you want to fight, I’m ready, but leave Messi be. You mess with Messi, you mess with the entire Argentina. Don’t bother the kid.”

Lionel Messi: Once in a generation player

Lionel Messi is arguably one of the best football players to ever grace the field. He has won all the titles there are to win in a club and national team sparing one, the FIFA World Cup.

In his illustrious career, so far, he has won a record 7 Ballon D’Or as well as 4 UEFA champions league. He has won Pichichi 8 times (top scorer of La Liga). On top of that, he is the highest goal scorer for his national team, Argentina. Everything he touches turns to gold.

Do you think Messi will lift the World Cup in his last attempt?