Lionel Messi is counted among the greatest players in the world and he single-handedly won the FIFA World Cup 2022 title for Argentina. He then won the Golden Ball award. Now the best player in the world, Messi has to be the victim of the anger of Paraguayan fans in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier match. His team also suffered a crushing 1-2 defeat against Paraguay.
Throwing a water bottle at Messi
In the match, when Lionel Messi tried to take a corner, Paraguayan fans booed and one fan threw a water bottle at Messi. Messi bent down hastily and the bottle fell away from him. After this, defender Omar Alderet apologized to Lionel Messi for the behavior of the Paraguayan fans. “Lionel Messi, I want to apologize on behalf of my country for the unfortunate incident in which someone threw a bottle at you,” he wrote. You are a role model for millions here and around the world. We are very sorry for this act.
In the first half, Lionel Messi was seen arguing with the referee over a decision on a tackle on Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete, and Paraguay’s Omar Alderete was shown a yellow card in the 32nd minute. When he then returned to the field, Messi fell while taking the ball from him, and the referee did not give Alderret another yellow card after that. After this, Messi was seen pointing his finger at the referee.
Argentina could not maintain a good start
Paraguayan players performed strongly against Argentina. Antonio Sanabria and Omar Alderet scored for Paraguay. Argentina took the lead early in the match. But she could not maintain this lead. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal for Argentina. Paraguay equalized the match shortly after with the help of Antonio’s goal.
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