The Netherlands goalkeeper reveals what he said to Messi at the 2022 World Cup
The Dutch goalkeeper's talk with Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup is revealed
Winning the 2022 World Cup was one of the most important moments in Lionel Messi's career. The Inter Miami footballer achieved the title that eluded him for so long in his career. Now, an emblematic talk by Messi is revealed in one of his most memorable matches, against the Netherlands. The match between Argentina and the Dutch is remembered as one of the most disputed, entertaining and memorable of said tournament and for this reason, an anecdote from that game in Qatar goes viral.
One of the main figures of the game was Lionel Messi, who assisted Nahuel Molina who opened the game, scored a penalty goal and executed it in the penalty shootout. Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert pointed out precisely about the figure of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner during a talk on De Cor Podcast.
“I told him something in English, I just don't remember exactly what. My English isn't fantastic either. He answered me in Spanish, but he spoke very fast and I thought: 'Go back to your bow, this won't work.' So I went back to my goal,” commented the Eredivisie Heerenveen goalkeeper. The goalkeeper explained that at that moment he remembered that in the penalty against Poland the current Inter Miami star made a mistake - Argentina also won 2-0 - and he executed it quickly; but relying on that precedent made him look ridiculous. “In this prison he waited. “I was already in the corner and he sent it the other way,” he said, which generated laughter from those present.
Will Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?
In a conversation with the YouTube channel, OLGA TV and the comedian Miguel Granados, Lionel Messi confessed that reaching the 2026 World Cup is something that he certainly does not think about at the moment. Of course, he did not rule out his presence either, but he is aware that there are 3 years left for said tournament and he does not know how to say if he will be in full condition. However, the Argentine believes that it is feasible for him to reach the 2024 Copa América, which is held in the United States.
