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Netherlands v Argentina – FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball 2022 – Quarter Final – Lusail Stadium Argentina s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their side s second goal of the game from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Picture date: Friday December 9, 2022. Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUKxIRL Copyright: xPeterxByrnex 70183300
Lionel Messi led Argentina to defeat Brazil on their home turf amid all the controversies on and off the field. Despite, all the brawls and arguments, the PSG legend blamed La Albiceleste specifically Messi for their behavior. However, it looks like his fellow colleague has hit back the criticism of the Argentinian.
The fans of La Pulga and Argentina have expressed their thoughts that he did the right thing by stopping the match and going back to the locker room. Whereas, Brazilian fans and other haters think they did not do the right thing.
PSG Legend criticized for blaming Lionel Messi and the Argentina team
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Despite the historic win for Argentina against Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers, police brutality unfortunately made the headlines. During the time of the incident, Messi’s decision to not be involved in it won praise from fans on social media. However, PSG legend Jerome Rothen criticized Argentina’s behavior. He also singled out Messi in the discussion. He said, “Argentina is not the best team in the world. On the other hand, they are number 1 in behavior, to think they are others. Starting with Messi.”
المذيع الفرنسي دانييل ريولو يهاجم زميله في RMC جيروم روثن الذي انتقد الأرجنتين ورد الأسطورة ميسي على رودريغو بأنهم أبطال العالم!
"مايشعر به جيروم روثن هو غضب وشيء يفوق الغضب بكثير. هو لايزال غاضب من كأس العالم ولم يستطيع أن يهضم كأس العالم بعد. حتى البلجيكيين لم يظهروا هذا النوع… pic.twitter.com/NA1xISZIlJ
— Messi Xtra (@M30Xtra) November 23, 2023
Rothen’s comments did not sit well with everyone as well. His colleague and French broadcaster countered, saying, “What Jerome Rothen feels is anger and something much more than anger. He is still angry about the World Cup and cannot digest the World Cup yet. ”
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A number of experts and fans have criticized Messi and his Argentina after their FIFA World Cup glory. However, the incident concerning the Argentina fans clearly did need the intervention of the team to stop the violence.
The incident that made a soccer match into a breaking news piece
Argentinian fans gathered in huge numbers in the Marcana stadium for the match against Brazil. The problems started during the national anthem of Brazil. This is when the Brazil Police started hitting the fans with batons. A number of the fans were also taken to hospital for medical assistance. Amid all this, Messi took the decision to return to the dressing room before the team. The Argentinian team returned after 30 minutes after the situation had cooled down.
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In the end, Lionel Messi and the Argentinian team celebrated the win with the fans. At that time, the Police could not stop them in any way. But, it is clear that this violence during matches has to stop. Soccer is for the fans and is nothing without them.
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