Thierry Henry has came out to defend Lionel Messi after the VAR review that sparked a storm on social media,
🗣️ “Yes, there is contact. Yes, it looks awkward. But not every collision is a red card. People are reacting because it’s Messi. If it were another player, I don’t think there would be nearly as much controversy”
“Football is a contact sport, and sometimes incidents look much worse in real time than they really are. To me, it was accidental, unfortunate, and nothing more than that”
Zinedine Zidane also came to Messi’s
defense amid the social media backlash.
🗣️: “The truth is simple: Messi didn’t escape a red card.
There wasn’t a red card to escape. The referee saw it, VAR reviewed it, and they came to the same conclusion.
Instead of seeking controversy, perhaps we should appreciate what we witnessed tonight: one of the
greatest players in football history delivering another unforgettable performance at the World Cup.”
