Messi steps on Mexico's jersey and FIFA's decision on Argentina in Qatar 2022
FIFA's position on the video of Lionel Messi stepping on the Mexican jersey
After the match between Argentina and Mexico, the captain of the Albiceleste, Lionel Messi, has been involved in a controversy where many claim that he has disrespected the Mexican country. It is precisely a video of the Argentine team's celebration where Messi can be seen with the Mexican jersey on the ground and giving it, certainly unintentionally, a little kick with his foot.
In similar situations, FIFA has been very categorical and always assures to preserve the respect towards fans and symbols of countries. On some occasions, it has even expelled national teams, teams or the player himself from a competition. Now, they will have to check Messi's true intentions.
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The truth is that it is unlikely that Argentina will be expelled from the competition for such gesture, if it is proven that Messi is willing to perform such action. However, if there is intent on the part of the Paris Saint-Germain player, FIFA would only resort to a financial penalty for the Argentine federation or for Lionel Messi himself.
Has Messi made a statement regarding the video?
For the moment, Lionel Messi has kept absolutely silent about the altercation and has not given any explanations about the incident. However, he has been seen very active in Monday's practice, suggesting that everything is going normally in the mind of the Argentine footballer and he is already thinking about the match against Poland.
