Now this is classy. This is what makes the difference between Messi shooting the ball to the stands without apologizing and what Pepe did yesterday: Official Statement is in spanish, translation here: "Regarding the play with Leo Messi, I want to say that is has been an unintentional act. But anyway, if Messi feels disrespected by it I apologize because what I pretend is to defend my team and my institution. I give all I have, body and soul, and hurting a partner would never come to my mind".