Lionel Messi, the Argentine star, attacked the referee of his country’s match against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, after the tango dancers qualified for the semi-finals
The Argentine national team, led by Lionel Messi, overcame the Netherlands with penalty kicks and set a date with Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals
Messi said in media statements after the victory over the Netherlands: “FIFA must review its choices for referees in the 2022 World Cup
The Spanish referee, Lahoz, issued 15 yellow cards during the World Cup quarter-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina
Regarding Argentina’s qualification, Messi said: “We knew how to overcome difficult moments and play sharply, strongly and with a strong desire to win
Messi continued: “I am happy to qualify and we are taking steady steps in the World Cup in Qatar
He ended his speech by addressing the Argentina-Croatia match in the semi-finals: “We will face a great team that played a great club against Brazil and has distinguished players and a coach who led them to the runners-up in the last edition
