Donald Trump stated that he rejected a peace agreement proposal from the Iranians, claiming that it is "too late". Lionel Messi, who has kept his entire career away from politics, was criticized for applauding his speech.

Lionel Messi has become the target of criticism after applauding Trump's speech about the war in Iran, which sparked negative reactions from some journalists and commentators. They accused football players, including Messi, of a lack of empathy and professionalism, emphasizing that such attitudes are unacceptable, especially considering that many of them have children. The criticisms were expressed on social media, highlighting disappointment regarding athletes' involvement in political issues.