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Why Did Lionel Messi Call Jamie Carragher a ‘Donkey’? Reason Behind Inter Miami Star’s Outburst at CBS Sports Pundit

Published 12/01/2023, 11:44 AM EST

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The soccer fraternity knows Jamie Carragher for his outspoken nature. Ever since the Liverpool icon took up the mantle of a sports pundit, he has not shied away from making his opinion known. However, it seems like not everyone is comfortable with what Carragher has to convey. Former PSG superstar Lionel Messi was less than pleased with the ex-English international. In a CBS broadcast, Carragher revealed that Messi, in reply to one of his statements, had texted him on Instagram, calling him a ‘donkey’.

Now, while Carragher’s fellow pundits did not discuss the reason behind the message, he had already opened up on the message from La Pulga. This story takes a deep dive into the conversation between the two stars, to find what urged Lionel Messi to label Jamie Carragher a ‘donkey’.

Jamie Carragher opens up on Lionel Messi’s message

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During one broadcast of CBS’ Champions League show, Carragher opened up on one message from Lionel Messi on Instagram. The Englishman revealed that Messi called him a donkey, eliciting a laugh from his fellow pundits.

Carragher stated, “Is it Spanish that they speak Argentinians? I’m just going to say the word he called me. I don’t understand. A ‘burro’, he called me a ‘burro’. I didn’t understand what it meant at first. But Abdo told me that the English version of the word was ‘donkey’.”

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He added, “It was on Monday Night Football, and I got a private message on Instagram. From the man [Messi] himself. I will not be showing private messages, but he basically called me a donkey.”

Carragher was present alongside his regular partner in crimes on CBS’ Champions League broadcast. The duo on the show engaged in comparisons between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, prompting host Kate Abdo to mock the former Liverpool star.

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Kate Abdo pokes fun at Jamie Carragher

The CBS Champions League crew was present in Miami last week. During the show, when Abdo asked the pundits about their pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate, Carragher quickly claimed Ronaldo was nowhere near the level of La Pulga.

Following his statement, Abdo poked fun at Carragher and stated, “Apparently, Lionel Messi will not be doing any television shows that Jamie Carragher is a part of.” What are your thoughts on the banter between Lionel Messi and Jamie Carragher? Let us know in the comments below.

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Saurabh Saket

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While soccer was never my first love, I never realized when I turned into an avid fan who jumps at every missed goal-scoring opportunity. I'm a passionate Borussia Dortmund fan despite my side not lifting the league title in the last twelve years. I love to talk about tiny aspects of the game, discussing every little detail.
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