Alejandro Garnacho: Manchester United forward criticises Cristiano Ronaldo fans amid Lionel Messi claim

• Alejandro Garnacho is one of the several footballers who have shared the dressing room with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
• The Manchester United forward has never hidden his preference for the Portuguese over his Argentine countrymate
• The 2024 Copa America winner recently took to social media to hit out at claims he ignored Messi during the final of the showpiece

Alejandro Garnacho has addressed the speculation that he ignored Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2024 Copa America victory in the United States.

The Manchester United forward, known for his admiration of Cristiano Ronaldo, was seen on the substitutes' bench next to Messi during the final.

Alejandro Garnacho during the CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 15, 2024. Image: Pablo Morano.
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In a video shared by @UTDKara on social media, Garnacho appeared to overlook Messi after he was substituted due to an ankle injury.

Additionally, Garnacho was spotted celebrating Argentina’s win from a distance, which led to questions about whether he had intentionally snubbed Messi.

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In response to the circulating video, Garnacho took to social media to clarify the situation following the Copa America final.

Garnacho reacts to viral Messi video

The former Atlético Madrid forward, who appeared far from impressed with the video making the rounds, responded to one of the videos with an emoji, showing his disappointment with the reports.

The ‘Ronaldo fanboy,’ as he is fondly dubbed, also posted a photo, pointing out that he celebrated with Messi – who, in return, had a smile on his face and was clearly not looking to give the United starlet the cold shoulder.

Garnacho had earlier commented on social media under a Lionel Messi post: “Thank you for everything, captain.”

Argentina became the first country to win the Copa America for a record 16th time, edging arch-rivals Uruguay on the joint record shared with their win in the United States.

Garnacho featured for a total of 66 minutes during the showpiece, with his appearance coming in the final group stage fixture against Peru.

Maldini shares thought on the GOAT debate

In another report, Legit.ng detailed how AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini settled the GOAT debate.

Speaking in an interview, the Italian football icon expressed his admiration for both players; however, Maldini chose Messi.

Maldini also stressed he tried to convince the Argentine to sign for AC Milan when reports of his exit from Barcelona surfaced.

Source: TUKO.co.ke