Messi reacted extremely professionally when his opponent was suspected of having acted rudely with the Argentine superstar.

Argentina just had a minimal victory over Paraguay in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers to continue to hold the top spot in the group. This was a good match for the “Tango Dancers” but their strikers were unlucky. Especially superstar Lionel Messi when two free kicks from Argentina’s number 10 hit the post.

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Paruguay’s Sanabria is suspected of spitting at Messi

In addition, another situation related to Messi is of interest to Argentinian fans. According to TyC Sports, Messi was spat at from behind by Paruguay’s Antonio Sanabria in a free kick preparation situation. Camera angles showed the Paruguay striker performing this action right after Messi turned his back.

According to TyC Sports, Sanabria deserved to receive a straight red card for this rude behavior. While everyone was quite upset, Lionel Messi appeared quite calm. “I don’t see that situation. I only found out when I went into the locker room after the match. Actually I don’t even know who he is. I don’t see the person who did it.

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I’ve only heard stories so I don’t want to make a big deal of it. I know this story will be spread everywhere and that’s what I don’t want. I think this issue should just stop here.”

The music industry is highly praising Messi’s statement. The Argentine superstar shows generosity and tolerance. Remember, the incident is only considered through the Argentinean perspective. Antonio Sanabria himself later explained that there was no intention in that situation.

“I looked at the photo. It looked terrible, like I was trying to spit on Messi. However, the reality on the field is not true. I don’t intend to do anything. It’s true that I spat, but not at Messi. I would like to confirm that.”

Spitting is inherently a bad habit of soccer players. The most famous situation on this issue involved two football legends, Frank Rijkard (Netherlands) and Rudi Voller (Germany) at the 1990 World Cup. Whether Sanabria accidentally or intentionally and whether this player was receive any punishment? Let’s wait and see in the near future.