Lionel Messi attracted criticism from Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez. Moreover, he went on to threaten Messi over social media. The incident in the Argentine dressing room was the reason for this. The fans reacted differently to the incident. Some sections of the fans slammed Alvarez over the choice of words. On the other hand, few fans were in sync with Canelo and criticized Messi.

Miguel Layun is next to the list of soccer stars coming out in support of Lionel Messi. Mexican player was full of respect for fellow countryman Canelo while making his point clear. Layun shared his opinion in a tweet and was specific.

Miguel Layun takes the side of Lionel Messi

After Sergio Aguero and Cesc Fabregas, former Messi teammates, Layun has come to the defense of Messi. Everything started when a dressing room video of the Argentina team emerged. The celebrations right after the win over Mexico in the ongoing World Cup were interpreted by many as Messi, showing disrespect. He was allegedly seen kicking the Mexico team jersey.

Layun, in his tweet, while sharing his opinion, praised Alvarez for what he has done in his career. According to Layun, players leave their jerseys on the floor in the dressing room. They are usually taken to the laundry. In his opinion, Messi just touched the Mexican jersey while removing the shoes. There was nothing more than that.

Earlier, Aguero, in his defense of Messi, said Messi accidentally kicked the jersey while removing his shoes. Additionally, in his opinion, Alvarez was overreacting. On the other hand, Fabregas reminded Alvarez that he neither knows about Messi nor what happens in the dressing room after the match.

Now that his fellow countryman has taken the side of Messi, it will be interesting to see how Alvarez responds. Alvarez needs to rethink his words and keep these things in mind before going further in his criticism.

A glance at Miguel Layun’s career

Miguel Layun is a right-back who currently plays in Liga MX for the club America. 34-year-old former Mexican international has also played for notable clubs like Sevilla, Villarreal, Porto, Atalanta, and Watford. For the most part of his career, he featured for club America in Liga MX.

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A CONCACAF Gold Cup winner with Mexico in 2015 has amassed six goals in 71 caps for Mexico. He made his debut for Mexico in 2013 against Canada. He was part of Mexico’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2014 and 2018, and played all the matches.

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Messi’s focus is on the World Cup with Argentina. This might prove his last World Cup before hanging his shoes from international soccer. Fans will hope that such controversies and Canelo Alvarez’s comment won’t affect him.