Lionel Messi on Actions After World Cup Win vs. Netherlands: I Didn’t Like What I Did
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Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi wants a mulligan on his celebration after scoring against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“I knew what [Netherlands coach Louis] Van Gaal had said but it [the goal celebration] happened on the spur of the moment,” he said on Perros de la Calle (via ESPN’s Adriana Garcia).
“I didn’t like what I did. I didn’t like what happened after. These are moments of nervousness and everything happens very quickly.”
Messi tucked away a penalty in the 73rd minute to put Argentina ahead. He then ran toward Van Gaal and the Dutch bench before stopping and placing his hands to his ears.
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Lionel Messi really celebrated right in front of Louis van Gaal and the Netherlands bench 🥶 pic.twitter.com/5hu2D1tbG8
Leading up to the match, Van Gaal posited how Messi was “the most dangerous creative player” but that he “doesn’t participate much” when his team isn’t in possession.
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