Alvarez said, “In the last few days I have been swayed by the passion and love I feel for my country, and I have made comments that were inappropriate.” That’s why I want to apologize to Messi and the people of Argentina.
Messi, 35, responded after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Poland on the final day of Group C, which secured the “Albiceleste” a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
“I noticed that he speaks now, but I think it was a misunderstanding, people who know me know that I do not insult anyone (…) I do not need to apologize because I have Didn’t insult people or the shirt or anything,” the Argentina captain said.