As CNN reports, "Barcelona" and Argentine national team leader Lionel Messi decided to show his good heart and gifted old football boots to an Egyptian TV show.
Journalists plan to hold an auction and raise money for charity.
However, the gesture of the global star angered Egyptian parliament member Said Hassanein.
"We, Egyptians, have never been so insulted in seven thousand years. I promise to throw a shoe at you," said the parliamentarian angrily.
In Arab countries, shoes are considered a symbol of disrespect and insult, as they constantly touch the dirty ground.
