Canada denounced racism after the match against Argentina in the Copa América :: Olé

At 82 minutes, the scare paralyzed a country. Moise Bombitodefender of Canadacrossed to Lionel Messi with a strong stomp and left him lying on the floor. Fortunately, the captain of the Argentine National Team A few seconds were enough for him to be able to continue normally on the court. However, although for the players the problem ended at that very moment, many 10 supporters took the conflict to social networks, where They wrote thousands of racist comments against their rival. In this context, The injured team made a strong complaint and asked for the intervention of Conmebol and Concacaf.

In this opportunity, The footballer was attacked for his skin tone and called a monkey throughout the entire publication. Therefore, the authorities decided to take action on the matter.

Through an official statement, the team confirmed: “Canada is aware and deeply disturbed by the racist comments made online and directed at one of our men’s national team players after tonight’s game.” He then announced: “We are in communication with Concacaf and Conmebol regarding this matter.“.

For the moment, the center-back only published a story in which he celebrated his debut in the competition, talked about the game his country played and launched a bitter dig at the haters who wrote to him and violated him. “My beautiful Canada. There’s no place for that shit“he assured.

Moise Bombito militates in the Colorado Rapids, an MLS club. Therefore, as Lionel Messi arrived in the league in mid-2023, the defender had the pleasure of facing him before the match for the America Cup.

The last time they saw each other took place on April 6, at which time the Inter Miami He tied 2 to 2 against his team. Although the captain of the Argentine National Team He was a substitute, came on in the 46th minute and scored one of the goals of the game.

Once the crossing was finished, the center-back shared a photo on his networks in which Leo can be seen in the background. “This is what we play for“, he wrote at the time, alluding to the fact that he had faced the best in the world. Immediately afterwards, he posted the postcard on his Instagram profile, an account in which he has around 6 thousand followers.

With the victory before Canadathe Argentine National Team They started on the right foot: they secured the three points and, until the rest of their rivals make their respective debuts, they will dominate the Group A standings.

Therefore, those led by Lionel Scaloni They arrive with more confidence than ever to the next match, which will take place on Tuesday, June 25 at 10 p.m. (Argentina) against Chili at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Then, they will complete the schedule for the initial phase of the competition before Peru on the 29th of the same month.