Canelo Alvarez APOLOGISES to Lionel Messi admitting 'I got carried away' in high-profile Twitter row
Daily MailSaul 'Canelo' Alvarez has issued an apology to Lionel Messi over Twitter to officially end their spat, after the four-weight world champion boxer accused the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner of disrespecting his country, Mexico. Canelo had launched an attack on the PSG star over social media following footage of the Albiceleste's celebrations after a 2-0 win over El Tri appeared to show Messi's foot brushing against a Mexican jersey on the floor of the dressing-room. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has apologised to Lionel Messi for his comments in the Twitter row Canelo officially buried the hatchet with the Argentine hero, insisting that he got 'carried away' due to the love he feels for his country. A fake Messi account posted a picture of a wooden stick poking a Mexico shirt on the floor Canelo accused Messi of disrespecting his nation after his foot appeared to brush a Mexican shirt The argument started with the fighter threatening Messi after first seeing the footage, in the wake of a starring role from the 35-year-old in condemning Mexico to a 2-0 defeat and the prospect of a first group stage exit since 1978.