Paris 2024: Lionel Messi Appears to Slam Controversial Argentina vs Morocco Game

• Lionel Messi has appeared to comment on the controversial scenes which marked Argentina's game against Morocco
• The Paris 2024 Olympics opener was marred by contentious officiating decisions, crowd trouble and a disallowed goal
• Argentina's equaliser in the last minute of stoppage time was disallowed after play had been suspended for more than an hour

Lionel Messi has seemingly added his voice to the controversial Paris 2024 game, pitting Argentina against Morocco in a rare Instagram post. The 2024 Olympic Games got underway in the French capital with a host of rugby and football games on the first day ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday.

Argentina was the second-best for better periods against Morocco, with the North African side racing to a two-nil lead within 51 minutes.

Javier Mascherano's side wrestled back with one goal in the 68th minute and thought they had gotten a point after a Cristian Medina goal in the 16th minute of stoppage time.

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Why was Argentina vs Morocco suspended?

However, in an unprecedented turn of events, the game was suspended after fans invaded the pitch, forcing security officials to intervene.

The players were asked back into the dressing room, and the play was resumed only after order had been restored. ESPN reports that this occurred after an hour with no fans at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Reaction to the match:

Here are some of the responses to the game:

@aferslazx:

"refs tried to do everything they could to make Argentina win."

@FootballReprt:

"They tried so hard to rob Morocco."

@Sheldon_J_Sands:

"I never even dreamed that something like this could happen."

@Mich__Alex:

"Cry you never wanted Morocco to win."

The game restarted with the referee, Glenn Nyberg, reviewing Medina's goal. An offside offence was spotted in the build-up, and Argentina's supposed equaliser was chalked off. The game ended soon after, with Morocco taking the three points.

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What Messi said about the Argentina Olympic game

The confusion, pitch invasion, and subsequent loss of Argentina have drawn Messi's attention. He wrote 'Insolito' on his Instagram stories, loosely translated to 'unusual' or 'unbelievable'.

Reactions to Messi's comment:

Here are some of the responses to Messi's Instagram stories:

@JovanRMFC:

"Have some shame pessi."

@killeures:

"Look at whos talking hahahahahs."

@Bellingham__Hub:

"Bro thought argentina can rob everytime."

@kofiadofo_69:

"The main thief is crying."

Messi won the tournament in 2008 alongside Angel Di Maria.

Argentina now faces the daunting task of saving their campaign in a must-win game against Iraq on Sunday.

Blitzboks focused on gaining a podium finish at the 2024 Olympics

Coach Philip Snyman has declared that the Blitzboks are committed to securing an Olympic medal in Paris.

Their quest for Olympic success kicks off against Ireland on Wednesday, July 24, in the opening match of the Sevens tournament. Local fans are rallying behind the Blitzboks on social media, confident that the team has what it takes to succeed in Paris.

Source: Legit.ng