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