Argentina reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar at the end of a crazy match against the Netherlands, which was decided on penalties after the Cougars took a 2-0 lead.

Lionel Messi and the army of photographers from the 2022 World CupPhoto: Dave Shopland / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

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The Argentines equalized after Weghorst’s double (min. 83 and min. 90+11), and in extra time Scaloni’s wards missed from all positions and also sent the ball over the crossbar through Enzo Fernandez.

One of the heroes of the Argentina national team, captain Lionel Messi, got angry in a post-match interview and criticized both referee Mateu Lahoz and Dutch coach Louis van Gaal.

Lionel Messi, sharp against Mateu Lagos – He hasn’t forgiven Louis van Gaal either

With a goal and an assist in 120 minutes against the Netherlands, Messi once again became the leader of Scaloni’s team and equaled Gabriel Batistuta on the list of goals scored in the finals of the world tournament.

At the end of the game, Messi did not look after either Mateu Lagos or Louis van Gaal. The Argentine criticized the central defender for the decisions made and for the yellow cards shown.

“I don’t want to say much about the referee because I can’t be honest. If I speak, I will be fined. FIFA should think about it, they cannot put such a referee for these matches.

It is not possible to appoint an arbitrator who does not cope with his task. We were scared before the game because we knew who he was. There are many details on the field from which you understand that he wants to knock you down.” – said Messi according to MARCA.

Immediately after the shootout, Messi returned to Louis van Gaal and his staff and chatted for a few seconds.

It seems that Lionel Messi would criticize the style of play offered by the Dutch.

“Van Gaal, who claims so much to play well, throws balls into the box only for tall players.” – said Leo Messi.

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