Following an intense clash in a World Cup qualifier resulting in Argentina's 2-0 loss to Uruguay, fans erupted with criticism, labeling Lionel Messi as the 'most protected player ever' after he avoided a potential red card for an alleged elbow and throat grab incident.
During the match, which saw goals from Barcelona's Ronald Araujo and Liverpool's Darwin Nunez securing Uruguay's victory, Messi found himself embroiled in controversy. An altercation with Mathias Olivera led to Messi purportedly delivering an elbow to Olivera after a clash with Rodrigo De Paul. Subsequently, the Argentina captain was seen grabbing Olivera by the throat in a heated exchange.
Despite the escalating tension that involved pushing and shoving, the match referee intervened, separating Messi from Olivera. However, to the dismay of many, the referee refrained from showing any card to the 36-year-old superstar, stirring anger and disappointment among fans online who felt Messi's actions warranted disciplinary action.
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