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Wing Pablo Matera led Argentina to a famous victory over the All Blacks in Sydney last month.
Pumas captain Pablo Matera apologized after allegedly discriminatory comments made by the Argentine rugby star in 2011 resurfaced on social media this week.
Since then, the wing has closed its Twitter account.
“I had a more difficult time. I am very embarrassed. Apologies to everyone who was offended by the atrocities I wrote, ”Matera said via Instagram.
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The All Blacks have cleaned the floor with Argentina, almost guaranteeing New Zealand’s victory in the Tri Nations.
“At that moment I did not imagine who I was going to become. Today I have to take responsibility for what I said 9 years ago.
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“I am also sorry to my team and my family for the time they are going through my actions and thanks to the people who love me for their support.”
The 27-year-old winger led the Pumas to a historic 25-15 victory over the All Blacks in Sydney last month, but they were defeated 38-0 in Newcastle on Saturday night.
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All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett is crushed in an inning by Pumas captain Pablo Matera.
Matera issued another apology Tuesday after the Pumas were attacked for failing to pay tribute to Diego Maradona following the death of the legendary Argentine soccer player.
The All Blacks earned international accolades for paying tribute to Maradona during his pregame haka.
Matera’s allegedly discriminatory posts on social media may have resurfaced as a result of the fallout.
