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Aguero responds to Mexican boxer who threatened Messi Sergio Aguero blasts Canelo Alvarez’s claims that Argentina captain Lionel Messi is disrespecting Mexico

Buenos Aires: Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has hit back at boxing star Cancelo Alvarez for insulting and trampling the Mexican national flag during the celebrations. After losing against Saudi Arabia in the first match of the World Cup, Argentina faced Mexico in the decisive second match. Argentina won by two unopposed goals in a game where Messi scored and scored. With this, the Argentine team, which triggered the possibility of knocking out, celebrated the victory in the dressing room immediately after the match. Meanwhile, pictures of Messi kicking the Mexican flag were circulated. Disappointed by the loss, Mexico’s fans took to the matter. Alvarez, a Mexican boxer, also raised the issue and criticized him on social media. Messi also threatened to disrespect Mexico.

However, Aguero’s reply was that it is not right to respond on social media without fully understanding the issue. “Cancel, don’t go around looking for excuses and problems. You don’t know anything about football. There, about what happens in the changing room. After the game, the shirts will be on the ground. Sweat is the problem. Aguero said he accidentally hit his foot while moving to remove his boot.

Messi has not responded to the incident. The team’s next game is against Poland on Wednesday. A win would secure a shot for the team. Sometimes a draw opens the way to the next stage.