during the meeting Brazil and Argentina Game 6 at Maracana South American QualifiersA heated confrontation between two football players has repercussions. After police crackdown on visiting fans Lionel Messi He asked his teammates to leave the pitch, here’s why rodrigo He called him a “cagon” and got a strong response from the Argentina captain. “Why nonsense?if we were world champions“, which he launched on the 10th.
A few minutes later, the striker real Madrid He received several racist messages on his network and issued a statement denying them. In this context, his father also emerged, publicly defending him and attacking Leo’s remarks. “Is anyone surprised by Messi’s attitude? A little saint who doesn’t cause trouble for anyone…“, the footballer’s father said on his Instagram Story.
Rodrigo’s statement
Due to the comments he received, Rodrigo posted a strong message on his network. “Racists are always on their guard. My social network was invaded with insults and all kinds of nonsense. “Everyone can see it,” the Brazilian posted.
He followed the same course, assuring: “If we don’t do what they want, if we don’t act as they think we should do, if we use things that annoy them, if we don’t bow when they attack us, If we take up space that they think is only yours, Racists will be cracked down on their crimes. They’re out of luck. We will do it. do not stop! “.
He subsequently received support from several colleagues, including Neymar. “Stop us? That’s never an option,” said the Brazilian No.10.
That’s not all: Players’ attorneys are monitoring complaints with a view to taking legal actionAccording to the Globoesporte website.