Messi was spat on

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi was spat on

While Argentina won another victory on Thursday against Paraguay, Lionel Messi was the target of a spit from an opponent.

Argentina continues its flawless performance in the World Cup qualifiers. Opposed to Paraguay, the world champions won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Nicola Otamendi.

Lionel Messi did not score and was targeted by a spit from Antonio Sanabria, who passed through the Barça training center. An incident on which the former Parisian did not want to dwell. “I don’t know who this guy is and I don’t want to make a big deal out of it otherwise he’ll be everywhere and become a household name”he said.

The person concerned strongly contested the facts. “I saw the footage and it looks like I’m spitting on him, but no. He’s further awayhe assured. What happens is that in the image, we only see the view from behind and it looks like I’m spitting on him. But it’s wrong. I totally deny it. »

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.