Explained: Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez threatens Lionel Messi for “disrespecting” Mexico

Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, has received threats from Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez for allegedly disgracing his nation.

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"Have you seen Messi cleaning the floor with our jersey and flag?" Canelo who has won world championships in four different weight classes over the course of his career believes Messi's actions were deliberate and tweeted about it.

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The Argentina captain seemed to to kick a Mexico shirt that was on the ground as Messi chanted and removed his boots. As the Argentines celebrated in the locker room, the shirt was on the ground.

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