DBasia.news – Louis van Gaal, coach of the Dutch national team, received several insults from Argentine players. Not only Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez also verbally attacked the coach.
Argentina’s match against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup was full of drama. Not only fierce on the field, but also off the field. Commotion also went on.
The tension heated towards the end of the match. Starting from Leandro Paredes’ towards the Netherlands, to the psychological war in the penalty shootout.
Finally, Argentina won. Emiliano Martinez appeared brilliant by blocking two De Oranje’s penalty kicks. Argentina won 4-3.
While celebrating the victory, Martinez also sneered at the Dutch players. In particular, he targeted Van Gaal. Martinez was seen walking towards the Netherland’s bench while spewing insults.
“I heard Van Gaal say we benefitted if we shoot penalties. However, we won. In my opinion, he needs to shut up,” said the goalkeeper.
Not only Martinez, Messi also verbally attacked Van Gaal. La Pulga appeared furious with Van Gaal’s words before the match. According to Messi, Van Gaal did not respect Argentina. Messi also celebrated in front of the Netherland’sbench.
“I don’t like people talking before games. It’s not part of football. I always respect everyone, but I like that they respect me too. Van Gaal didn’t respect us,” Messi said.
Now, Argentina needs two more wins to win the 2022 World Cup. In the semifinal match, La Albiceleste will challenge Croatia, Wednesday (14/12).