Dutch striker Outside Weghorst ‘prodded’ again on the comparison with Lionel Messi Of World Cup 2022. She emphasized that she has no bitter feelings.
Dutch and Argentina as known to meet in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. The Albiceleste et al two goals ahead with Nahuel Molina in the 35th minute and Lionel Messi in the 73rd minute.
But The orange showed unflinching wit and evened dramatically through Wout Weghorst. The score did not change in extra time and Argentina eventually won 4-3 on penalties, after Emiliano Martinez had thwarted two Dutch executions.
After the match there was tension between the two teams. The Argentine team said the Dutch players made a lot of provocations, including during the penalty shoot-out.
Lionel Messi, who has almost no history of confronting his opponents, also spoke in. He not only criticized the referee, but also attacked Dutch coach Louis van Gaal and Weghorst with gestures and words.
Weghorst is known for having an argument with Messi in the corridor leading to the changing rooms involving former Argentine player Sergio Aguero. When asked about the tension, Weghorst stressed that he just wanted to shake hands with Messi, who has meanwhile won with Argentina.
“In the match, for me, everyone on the pitch is the same. It doesn’t matter if I face Messi or (Sanliurfaspor defender Abdulsamet) Burak,” said Weghorst, who plays in the Turkish league for Besiktas, as quoted. Metro.
“I always fight with all my strength. I played that match too, I had moments with Messi. He was shocked and he didn’t like it.”
“I don’t like talking about other people. I have a lot of respect for him. I think he’s one of the greatest players we’ve had in the history of football.”
“I wanted to show this respect after the fight, but he wasn’t very open about it at the time, he was still a bit angry. But I see it as a good thing, that he knows my name now.”
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