Canelo Alvarez has admitted his mistake.
The Mexican super-middleweight champion has apologized for threatening Argentine football legend Lionel Messi for allegedly disrespecting Mexico following Argentina’s 2-0 win at the World Cup on Saturday in Qatar.
“Over the last few days I have been swept away by the passion and love I have for my country and I have made several comments out of order,” Alvarez tweeted Wednesday.
Estos últimos dias me dejé llevar por la pasión y el amor que siento por mi país e hice comentarios que estuvieron fuera de lugar por lo que quiero disculparme con Messi y la gente de Argentina. Todos los dias aprendemos algo nuevo y esta vez me to have one eyelid.
– Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) November 30, 2022
“I want to apologize to Messi and all the people of Argentina. Every day we learn something new and this time, it was my turn.”
Messi poked Mexico’s shirt with his foot during a celebration in his team’s dressing room, which Alvarez considered an insult. He has said many words that one of the greatest footballers of all time should watch out for him.
Alvarez was clearly furious when he tweeted at the time: “Did you see Messi mopping the floor with our jerseys and flags. He should pray to God that I can’t find him. Just as I respect Argentina, he must respect Mexico. I’m not talking about the whole country, I’m just talking about the bulls – which Messi did.”
Alvarez later responded to criticism of his comments, writing on Twitter: “Anyone who doesn’t defend his homeland,” he tweeted, “is an asshole… a fanatic is a Your identity is another story. LONG LIVE MEXICO.”
Some observers — including football players — say it’s normal to leave sweaty jerseys on the floor. And most would agree that Messi didn’t mean any disrespect.
