Canelo Alvarez says sorry to Messi

Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez has apologised to Lionel Messi after threatening the Argentinian over a video following his team’s victory over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup. After the match, a video on the internet allegedly showed Messi kicking a Mexican jersey during celebrations in the locker room with the Mexican boxer taking offence to the act.

Alvarez then went online and posted that the striker “should ask God that I don’t find him”. Canelo Alvarez then gave a public apology to Messi amidst the backlash. He admits being carried away by the passion and love he feels for his country. Messi acknowledged the incident by saying, “I saw that he spoke now, but I think it was a misunderstanding, those who know me know that I don’t disrespect anyone. I don’t have to apologise because I didn’t disrespect the people of Mexico or the shirt or anyone”.