Lionel Messi request results in Argentine politician being fired as deputy sports minister urges Inter Miami star to apologise for 'racist' chant aimed at Kylian Mbappe & France stars

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The deputy sports minister of Argentina has been fired for suggesting that Lionel Messi should issue an apology for the squad’s offensive song targeting France.

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Argentina’s national team embroiled in racism controversy due to song
Deputy minister wants Messi to apologise
Garro sacked within hours of comments

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