When Messi gets Angry, He's Dangerous World Cup 2022

 

When Messi gets Angry, He's Dangerous

Argentina stars Leandro Paredes and Lautaro Martinez emulate Lionel Messi's celebrations after their 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final victory over the Netherlands on Friday, December 9.

The Albiceleste won 4-3 on penalties after drawing 2-2 in open play, with Messi again playing a key role in guiding his team to the semi-finals.

He helped Nahuel Molina in the first half with a superb pass to open the scoring, then netted a 73rd-minute penalty and was also clean in the shootout from 12 yards out.

After the 35-year-old scored a goal in regulation time, the 35-year-old listened to Louis van Gaals on the Dutch bench as the manager downplayed the threat of Messi in his pre-match comments. match.

When Messi gets Angry, He's Dangerous

While talking to the press after Argentina's win, Paredes and Martinez were seen mimicking Messi's celebration by putting his hand behind his ears, with comments from Paredes (via Roy Nemer):

Lionel Messi also clashed with Van Gaal and the Dutch staff after the game, while criticizing the Netherlands head coach in the media for his apparent 'disrespect' towards him and his team. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ace was upbeat throughout the game and tore the Netherlands apart with his brilliance, with the last laugh in what was a cantankerous duel.

His goal in the match also saw him equal Argentine legend Gabriel Batistuta's record of 10 goals at the FIFA World Cup, and he will aim to surpass that in his next match.