Canelo Alvarez threatens Lionel Messi for disrespecting Mexican flag, ex-teammate Sergio Aguero defends

Former teammate Sergio Aguero defended Messi and tweeted, “Mr. Canelo, don't look for excuses or problems, surely you don't know about soccer and what happens in a locker room. The shirts are always on the floor after the games are over due to sweat and then if you see well, he makes the movement to remove the boots and accidentally hits it.”

Messi expressed deep satisfaction after winning their Group C encounter as the pressure was building on the South American nation after a shock defeat to opener game against Saudi Arabia 1-2. The PSG forward said, “We needed this euphoria. The days were very long, and we were eager to have the chance to turn it around. It was a critical game. [Winning] was a weight off our shoulders, and we now have peace of mind.” He went on in his post-match interview, as reported by the Daily Mail, “The first half was difficult due to the situation and the need to win. We couldn't find spaces. In the second half, we started playing our game and doing what we stand for. … The goal changed the game.”

Argentina is set to face Poland in their next encounter this week, where the European squad’s spirit would be high from a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.