Former FIFA World Cup Winner and Arsenal Star Slams Canelo Alvarez for His Social Media Threats to Argentina’s Lionel Messi

Controversy isn’t settling down quickly for Canelo Alvarez over his comments on Lionel Messi. Another former Messi teammate, Cesc Fabregas, has come out in support of the player. Earlier, Sergio Aguero defended Messi over the video that emerged on social media.

Everyone knows that Alvarez criticized Messi for kicking the Mexico jersey during the celebrations in the dressing room. The fans are not happy with the choice of words of the boxer. He is inviting criticism on social media. Now soccer players are coming out in support of Messi.

Cesc Fabregas is the latest soccer star to come in support of Lionel Messi

Cesc Fabregas was in sync with Sergio Aguero when he tweeted what happens in the dressing room after the match. According to Fabregas, Alvarez is unaware of the locker room celebrations and the nature of Messi. The emotions of the players are always high when they win a match. The game against Mexico was important for qualification to the knockout stage.

Fabregas reminded Canelo again that jerseys are always on the floor in the dressing room. It doesn’t matter whether the jersey is of opposition or own. Celebrations take over, and everything else is secondary.

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Messi came clutch in the match against Mexico. His goal and assist (for Enzo Fernandez’s goal) were enough to keep hopes of Argentina alive to progress. Argentina suffered a shock defeat in their opening game against Saudi Arabia. Messi might be playing his last World Cup, and players are motivated to take Argentina and Messi all the way to the ultimate prize.

Fabregas and Messi were teammates at FC Barcelona

Former FIFA World Cup winner with Spain, Fabregas is famous for his stint in London with Arsenal and their arch-rivals Chelsea. He played 350 games across all competitions for Arsenal and Chelsea combined. The player is well known for his creativity in the midfield.

Before his move to Chelsea, Fabregas went to Barcelona for three seasons. He was part of the star-studded squad with Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta. Fabregas was also a vital part of the squad and amassed 28 goals in 96 appearances for the club. Not to mention, Fabregas was part of La Masia, Barcelona’s famous academy along with Messi.

Currently, Fabregas plies his trade in Serie B with Como 1907 club. He won FIFA World Cup 2010, Euro 2008, and 2012 with Spain. Fabregas also has three league titles across his career winning, La Liga once with Barcelona and Premier League twice with Chelsea.

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Former teammates are coming to the defense of Lionel Messi after Canelo Alvarez’s comments. Do you think Alvarez went too far with his words in criticizing Messi? Also, let us know your thoughts on the whole saga going on.