Lionel Messi launches scathing attack at Netherlands star during interview.
Argentina icon Lionel Messi launched a scathing attack on Dutch striker Wout Weghorst during an interview following his team’s FIFA World Cup quarterfinal victory. Messi, 35, led La Albiceleste to a 4-2 penalty shootout win over the Netherlands on Friday, December 9.
The match was dramatic, ending with a score of 2-2 in the midst of a tug-of-war between the two teams. fifa-banner-img Spanish official Antonio Mateu Lahoz showed 13 yellow cards in a fiery encounter, although some of his decisions were questioned. He added 10 minutes to the end of the allotted time, much to the surprise of the South Americans. to send a tie during overtime. Before that, the two nations were going through a major crisis when Leandro Paredes let the ball hit the Dutch bench. The Argentine midfielder fouled Nathan Ake in the 89th minute and acted violently, leading to a scuffle between the players of the two teams. Similarly, Lautaro Martinez made a decisive collision after he successfully scored a penalty to knock down Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert. scuffle, while Noa Lang took the reservation.
Tensions between the two sides seemed to continue to go down the tunnel as Lionel Messi attacked Weghorst during an interview. He said (via Albiceleste Talk):
“Who are you looking at? Go ahead, you stupid.”
Leo Messi: “Who are you looking at? Go ahead you stupid.”pic.twitter.com/C8S1mpElwv
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) December 9, 2022