Laois judge says Lionel Messi behaved disgracefully in World Cup match with Netherlands
Spanish football referee Mateu Lahoz criticized the behavior of Argentina captain Lionel Messi during the 2022 World Cup. His words are quoted by Goal.com.
“After his celebration with his hands to his ears, the Netherlands got excited. It was a provocation. He behaved very badly, it was a disgrace,” the referee said. At the same time, he emphasized that after the match Messi called him and apologized for his behavior.
The Argentina national team met the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. The match ended with a score of 2:2; in the penalty shootout, the Argentines were stronger – 4:3. After the match, Messi got into an argument with Dutch assistant coach Louis van Gaal Edgar Davids. During a post-match interview in the mixed zone, the player called one of the Dutch players a moron. Laos officiated this match.
The Argentina national team won the 2022 World Cup, defeating France in the final. Messi was named the most valuable player of the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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