"Messi is a Trump war frontman?" Furious Iran even mobilized children to burn Messi's uniform... "I condemn the supporters of war"

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Lionel Messi (39, Inter Miami)'s uniform was burned down in Iran. It comes as rumors spread that he sympathized with U.S. President Donald Trump (80)'s remarks during Inter Miami's visit to the White House.

According to Iranian anti-government media 'Iran International' on the 30th (local time), the Basij militia under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) incinerated Messi's uniforms during a pro-government rally in Farand, Iran. Children and teenagers were also reportedly mobilized at the scene.

Currently, videos of militia members burning the uniforms of teams that Messi has passed are rapidly spreading on social media (SNS). The Basij militia claimed that Messi was protesting because he met with President Trump and supported the war.

The controversy began with the celebration of winning the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup at the White House on the 5th. At the end of President Trump's diplomatic and war speech, some of his team's players applauded, and Palestinian figures, including Ali Abunima, strongly criticized it, sparking controversy.

However, unlike the anger of the Iranian protesters, Messi is in an unfair situation. "Messi did not make any remarks throughout the event and remained mostly silent," the Associated Press reported. The prevailing interpretation is that the applause sent by fellow players was also a simple ritual reaction to the end of the speech.

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