Messi Zaneted the Fire between the Argentines and the Mexicans

Lionel Messi, one of the biggest football players of all timewhich admire the crowds all over the worldAV Mexico often encounters criticism, recently upset the public again. In an interview for Simmremente fútbol the Argentine star spoke about the alleged tense relationship between him and the work of Mexican fans and the status of football rivalry between the two countries. His words that there is no comparison between Argentina and Mexico national teams and that there is no real rivalry in fact, according to media reports such as Ace and Mediotiempotriggered a wave of responses and mutual stabs on social networks.

In the conversation, Messi expressed astonishment at where the alleged « anger » or hostility originated, which some Mexican fans point to Argentina and him personally. « I don’t really know what happened to the Mexicans, » Messi said, as he states Ace. “When did this rivalry begin, this anger … they behave like our rivals, but they really aren’t. There is no comparison between Argentina and Mexico, and I do not know where it was born, ”was the direct captain of the Argentine national team and star Inter Miami.

These statements come for just under three years after the tense meeting between Argentina and Mexico in the group stage in Qatar in 2022. Argentina won 2-0 at the time, and Messi scored a key first goal in the middle of the second half. This goal not only directed Argentina on the way to the later World Championship title, but as it says El heraldo de méxicotriggered mixed feelings among Mexican fans – some understood Messi’s emotional celebration as a provocation.

In an interview, Messi explained the background of that celebration. He emphasized that it was not directed against Mexican fans, but was a « feeling of relief » because of the exceptional pressure and the importance of hitting at the key moment of the tournament. Namely, before the match with Mexico, Argentina lost surprisingly against Saudi Arabia and urgently needed a victory to maintain hope for promotion. « It was a more sense of relief because of the importance of naked than (ridicule) against people, » Messi explained.

At the same time, he acknowledged the tense atmosphere at the Lusail Stadium. “The stadium and stands were really ‘hot’. » Mexico always brings a lot of people everywhere, all the World Cups. I think it was one of the few matches where it was felt … I don’t know if there were more Mexicans than the Argentines, I think it was very even, « he recalled. Nevertheless, the star stressed that he feels respect for the Mexican nation. « I always felt very beloved by people from Mexico, I have never disrespect anyone, » he said.

Argentines make fun of the Mexicans answer

Although Messi’s tone was calm in the interview and tried to explain his position, his words, in particular the claim of « absence of comparison », triggered a turbulent response on social networks. As reported MediotiempoArgentine fans have shared their idol statements and accompanied them with mocking comments at the expense of Mexican football. “But it’s the truth, what kind of rivalry is one if the Argentine’s superiority is obvious?” One of the comments read. Others added: « The Mexicans invented a rivalry to feel important in football, » or « never won anything. »

These statements come in just under three years after the tense meeting between Argentina and Mexico in the group stage in Qatar in 2022. Photo: Molly Darlington/Reuters

Mexican fans, of course, answered. Some have exposed, that Messi’s words indicate arroganceand others are, as it states Mediotiempodiverted attention to other areas, especially to the economic situation of both countries, claiming that in this respect the comparison is not really possible, Av’s benefit of Mexico. Again, the third has exposed other sports where Mexico is more successful.