8"It was a disgrace. A provocation": 2022 World Cup referee lashes out at Messi
Lahos criticizes Messi
Famous Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz has harshly criticized Argentina star Lionel Messi for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The referee, who recently retired, recalled the Miami forward's behavior in the quarterfinal match against the Netherlands.
Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup.
Lahos said this in an interview with Tiempo de Juego, Goal.com reports. In particular, the Spaniard called Messi's celebration of a goal in front of the Dutch national team's coaching bench a provocation. The Argentine footballer found himself in a real scandal.
Messi did not hold back after the game
"It was completely different Messi. He behaved very badly at the World Cup, it was a disgrace. We have played more than 50 matches together over the years. After celebrating the goal with his hands pressed to his ears, the Dutch just lost their temper, it was a provocation. Messi called me after the game against the Netherlands at the World Cup and apologized for the harsh words he said to me during the game," Lahos said.
Spaniard Mateu Lahos showed 15 yellow cards
We would like to remind you that Argentina defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and then took the main trophy of the tournament.
Lionel Messi after winning the World Cup
As OBOZREVATEL previously reported, the International Football Federation (FIFA) has made an official decision to allow Russia to return to the tournaments.
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