Messi is now involved in the VAR drama that denied Argentina a draw against Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
On social media, Lionel Messi rarely expresses himself. But following Argentina's 2024 Olympic loss to Morocco, the country's star couldn't contain his feelings.
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Morocco fans believe 15 minutes of extra-time show that their 2-2 draw with Argentina in the Olympic opener was rigged but later turned to a 2-1 win for the African side.
Following a historic controversy at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Lionel Messi shared a startling Instagram picture. Argentina played Morocco in a match with 15 minutes of total time to make their tournament debut.
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Play was paused with the score tied at 2-2, but chaos resulted from a fan invasion during Argentina's opening Olympic football match against Morocco on Wednesday. Argentina was ultimately defeated 2-1 when a VAR review disallowed its equalizing goal.
Cristian Medina of Argentina scored deep into extended time to save what appeared to be a 2-2 draw, but the goal was ruled out over two hours after play was halted and the game was played in front of an empty crowd.
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Messi reacts as VAR denies Argentina a draw against Morocco
In response to the incident, senior team captain Lionel Messi took to Instagram and shared a narrative titled "Insolito."
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The Spanish term "insolito" means "unusual" or "uncommon" in English.
Messi, who recently helped Argentina win the Copa America 2024, is not included in the Olympic roster since the U-23 squad can only have three senior players: Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Otamendi, and Geronimo Rulli.
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The match, which many believed to be over, was suspended, and it took the VAR more than an hour to render a verdict.
Lionel Messi and his thousands of supporters couldn't believe it because of this, hence his reaction.