World boxing champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued an apology to Lionel Messi on Wednesday after accusing the Argentine World Cup star of mistreating a Mexican soccer jersey. | Sport24news
on Wednesday after accusing the Argentine World Cup star of mistreating a Mexican soccer jersey.
Alvarez took to Twitter last weekend to vent anger at Messi, saying the football star had"insulted" Mexico by appearing to place his foot on an El Tri jersey on the floor of the Argentina locker room. "Did you see Messi cleaning the changing room with our jersey and flag????" Mexican icon Alvarez wrote on Twitter.Alvarez's outburst elicited immediate responses from those defending Messi and claiming there was nothing unusual about a football jersey being on the floor after a match.On Wednesday, Alvarez, 32, apologised to Messi and Argentina, saying he had over-reacted.
"I was carried away by the passion and love I feel for my country and I made comments that were out of place for which I want to apologise to Messi and the people of Argentina," Alvarez wrote on Twitter."I wish both teams much success in their matches today and will continue supporting Mexico until the end.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FIH NATIONS CUP: SA men’s Nations Cup hockey side fly high to seal semifinal spotWith one pool game to spare, the SA men’s hockey team have qualified for the semifinals of the FIH Nations Cup after two impressive performances.
Read more »
World Cup pitch invader with rainbow flag released - ministry | SportAn Italian man who ran onto the pitch during a World Cup match in Qatar carrying a rainbow flag has been released following a brief detention. | Sport24news FIFAWorldCup Qatar2022
Read more »
Official: Cameroon Release Statement After Axing Star From World Cup Squad | Soccer Laduma🤯 The Cameroonian Football Federation has issued a statement after they expelled a star member from their 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, revealing why such drastic measures were taken. SLInt MORE:
Read more »
Sarr and Koulibaly double send Senegal into World Cup last 16African champions finish second in Group A with six points, one behind winners the Netherlands
Read more »
USA win Iran showdown to reach World Cup last 16The United States beat Iran 1-0 in a battle of geopolitical foes to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup on Tuesday while England eased through against Wales.
Read more »
Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win over much-changed FranceFrench-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday.
Read more »