After saying he would stop Messi, what Lionel did to Van Gaal after the game in Qatar
Lionel Messi did not hesitate to confront the Netherlands' coach after the match
Argentina and Lionel Messi closed a vibrant quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the World Cup. The Albiceleste managed to beat Van Gaal's team fairly in the penalty shootout. However, despite the favorable result, Messi did not hesitate to confront the Dutch coach after the match.
Lionel Messi was singled out by the coach before the match. The Netherlands coach assured that they will have an ecosystem to stop the player during the match. However, the reality was far from what he expected. Therefore, Messi did not hesitate to go looking for him after the match.
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After Lautaro's penalty that gave Argentina the victory, Lionel Messi went to face Luis Van Gaal during the match and stood up with the gesture that he was talking a lot. The surprised look on the Dutch coach's face was evident as members of the coaching staff pushed the Argentine away from the bench.
Are there problems between Messi and Van Gaal?
It seems that the tensions between Messi and Van Gaal did not stop at the match. The player established himself as one of the best players of the match, and despite confronting the coach, he also dedicated a few words to him at a press conference. "Van Gaal says that he is a man who plays good soccer and he was just sending balls," said the Argentine.
