SANTIAGO – Star foot baller and captain of Argentine, Lionel Messi, has refused to take ‘Man of the match’ award in a match against Paraguay in Copa America cup on Tuesday.
According to sources, Messi was awarded ‘man of the match’ in the drawn game between Paraguay and Argentina, but he refused to take award owing to his bad performance in the game.
The match between the Paraguay and Argentina ended up in the draw 2-2 goals at the end of the specified time.
First goal from the Argentinian side was hit by Sergio Agüero on the pass of lionel Messi, while the second goal was scored by Messi himself on the penalty stroke.
After the refusal of Messi to take the award, sponsors decided to give award to any other Argentinian player.
But to the surprise of sponsors, all the players refused to take the said award.
However, after this critical situation, Nelson Haedo Valdez of Paraguay, who scored first goal for his country, was given this award.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
