World Cup
Another protector. UFC fighter defends Messi after threats from Canelo
UFC welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio The undisputed super middleweight champion turned to Saul Alvarez after the boxer threatened Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi:
“I was angry. There is no point in threatening Messi, everyone knows Messi. Alvarez should not talk if he has no knowledge.
It is normal for players to throw their jerseys on the floor because they are sweaty. He showed no disrespect. Everyone who knows Messi calls him an excellent athlete and a respectful person.”
Messi played a great game. If you want to fight, I’m ready. Leave Messi alone. “When you go against Messi, you’re going against the whole of Argentina,” Ponzinibbio told MMA Fighting.
After the match against Mexico in the 2nd week of the 2022 World Cup group stage, a video was released from the dressing room of the Argentina national team where you can see how Messi threw his swap shirt during the celebration. his foot.
Note that Mike Tyson was the Argentine star’s defense before.
Source: Sport UA
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