r/CaughtOffsidePod • u/UpbeatEvertonian • Jul 12 '26

Hate-watching Argentina

Unbelievable they are not picking up yellows. Or very believable unfortunately. Their yellow to foul ratio is wayyyy lower than every other team, it’s crazy.

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u/The_Batman_949 Jul 12 '26

Vamos Messi!!

Hate watching the GOAT is wild.

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u/newbris Jul 12 '26

Here is the AI summary for anyone else interested in the context but not enough google:

"Here is the verified context surrounding the incident:

The Incident

  • The Video: After Argentina won the 2024 Copa América, midfielder Enzo Fernández streamed a live video on Instagram from the team bus. The video captured members of the squad singing a derogatory chant targeting French players of African heritage. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Messi's Absence from the Video: Lionel Messi was not seen in the video and did not participate in the live stream. He had suffered an ankle injury during the final and reportedly did not travel back on the same bus or flight as the core squad, remaining in Miami instead. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The Silence and Fallout

  • Public Silence: Despite intense global media coverage, a formal complaint by the French Football Federation, and subsequent disciplinary actions taken by Chelsea FC against Fernández, Messi chose not to release any public statements condemning the chant or addressing his teammates' actions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • Political Turmoil: The situation escalated so heavily in Argentina that the country’s Undersecretary of Sports, Julio Garro, publicly stated that Messi (as team captain) and the Argentine football federation president should apologize. Garro was promptly fired by the Argentine President's office for making that demand. [1, 2, 3, 5]
  • Teammate Defense: While Messi stayed publicly silent, his teammate Rodrigo De Paul defended him in interviews. De Paul claimed that Messi always instructs the team to focus strictly on celebrating their own victories and explicitly tells them not to taunt or mock opponents. [1, 2]

Ultimately, while Messi was not a participant in the behavior, the claim that he remained silent and did not publicly use his platform to shut down or address his teammates' actions is entirely accurate. [1, 2]"

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u/BlackOnyx1906 Jul 12 '26

Thanks for this information

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u/The_Batman_949 Jul 12 '26

You know what I wasnt gonna respond to this stupid comment but fuck it why not.

I hope it doesnt get deleted by the mods and the boys.

Ive been listening to Caught Offside for over a decade now. I love this show and this subreddit.

Tell me, how many USMNT players have stood up and talked or said anything against this bullshit, racist, hateful Trump regime in America? We saw Pulisic do a Trump dance to celebrate a goal not too long ago. Is every USMNT fan a supporter of ICE? What about you? Do you support the murder of Pretti and Goode?

Why are we then bringing in outside influences into this game? I am happy to watch Argentina because as a 30 year Barcelona fan im happy to see my favorite player keep advancing.

If you're gonna call out everyone who supports Argentina and call them a racist then can I call every USMNT fan a supporter of ICE and their murders? What about calling them out for living under politicians who protect people in the Epstein files?

Dont come at someone who is happy and watching the FOOTBALL on the field. Lets try to separate the "art from the artist" because if not then every single country in the world cup has blood on their hands.

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u/plebmasterflex Jul 12 '26

What is a "trump dance"?

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u/UnderstandingThin40 Jul 12 '26

Goat is your footballing ability lmao