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. Alvarez took to Twitter final weekend to vent anger at Messi, saying the soccer star had “insulted” Mexico by showing to position his foot on an El Tri jersey on the ground of the Argentina locker room.

“Did you see Messi cleaning the changing room with our jersey and flag????” Mexican icon Alvarez wrote on Twitter. “He had better ask God that I don’t find him!!  Just as I respect Argentina, you have to respect Mexico!! I’m not talking about the country (Argentina) I’m talking about Messi.”

Vieron a Messi limpiando el piso con nuestra playera y bandera ????

— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) November 28, 2022

Alvarez’s outburst elicited speedy responses from these defending Messi and claiming there was nothing uncommon a few soccer jersey being on the ground after a match. Argentina captain Messi had apparently swapped shirts along with his Mexico counterpart Andres Guardado.

Asestel vestuario de #ARG tras ganar a #MEX #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/g5jKfBstx9

— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) November 26, 2022

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 apologize to Messi and the people of Argentina,” Alvarez wrote on Twitter.

“Every day we learn something new and this time it was my turn.

“I want each groups a lot success of their matches at the moment and can proceed supporting Mexico till the top.”

Argentina have certified for the Round of 16 stage at FIFA World Cup after defeating Poland on Wednesday, whereas Mexico had been eradicated regardless of a win over Saudi Arabia.

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