One of the most memorable postcards from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar featured Lionel Messi. Although the Albiceleste ’10’ broke it on the field – voted player of the tournament – he also attracted media attention for his verbal confrontation with the striker Wout Weghorst after Argentina’s victory over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
As recalled, the “Flea” had a cross with the Dutch Gunner in the Mixed Zone and at that moment he uttered the well-remembered phrase “What are you looking at, you fool? Go there, go there, fool.”
WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING?
QUE MIRA’S BOBO? YOU PASHA YOU PASHA pic.twitter.com/ufNrubAQOm– The BICAMPION student 💫 (@A_Goyzueta4) December 9, 2022
A few days after the incident, the 30-year-old attacker spoke about the PSG striker. “For me, everyone is equal in a game. fought. I did it in this match too. We had some moments with Messi during the game, maybe he was surprised. I respect him a lot,” he told media after scoring in Besiktas’ Turkish Cup victory.
Regarding the Argentine’s statements, Weghorst took this episode with humor and avoided pursuing the controversy. “One of the best ever. After the game I wanted to show my respect to Messi but it wasn’t very clear. At least my name is known now,” he concluded.
On the other hand, Lionel Messi is already celebrating the title won at the World Cup in his home country. Let’s remember that Argentina defeated France on penalties and lifted the third trophy in their history.