[Sport] Messi, as he has never been seen before: unpublished images of the historic “go there, stupid” to Weghorst at the World Cup in Qatar were revealed

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December 18 marks the anniversary of an indelible moment for Argentine soccer fans: the consecration of the Argentine National Team in the World Cup in Qatar. An achievement that resonated throughout the country and was not limited to the millions of fans; Also players, coaching staff and even the protagonists themselves fervently relived those days of glory, celebrating one year after that triumph that is inscribed in the history of national sports.

The undisputed figure, Lionel Messi, starred in decisive moments throughout the tournament. After an unexpected defeat against Saudi Arabia and a hopeful speech, the Argentine star emerged in the match against Mexico, scoring a key goal that cleared the shadows of worry. Not only that, his rivalry on the field with great figures such as the Polish Robert Lewandowski and an episode of tension prior to the match with the Netherlands, placed La Pulga at the center of the World Cup atmosphere.

The duel between Argentina and the Netherlands left an image that was recorded in the collective memory and spread like wildfire through international networks and media. At the end of that match a phrase was heard that became emblematic: “What are you looking at, fool? “Go over there, stupid.” These words, spoken in a moment of high tension, showed the passion and fervor with which that duel for a place in the semifinals was lived.

 

 

As the days went by, new images emerged of that confrontation between Messi and Dutch defender Wout Weghorst. This time it was in the series released by Netflix, Captains of the World. The production, which allows for a more intimate view of events, included post-match scenes that added depth to the narrative of the iconic matchup.

After the final whistle, Messi headed towards the locker room, accompanied and protected by Rodrigo De Paul, midfielder and close friend, who prevented direct contact with Weghorst. While the Dutchman waited at the entrance to the tunnel with the intention of greeting him, Messi passed him by. The tension increased and several teammates, including Lautaro Martínez, Lisandro Martínez and, surprisingly, Sergio Agüero, tried to mediate with the defender to reduce the hostility. However, Messi's irritation was palpable.

Messi's diatribe, although censored by the television edition, was felt in the atmosphere. Later, with the waters calmer, Messi calmly but firmly expressed his discontent: "On the 19th, since he entered the game, he began to provoke us, shock us, tell us things, and that is not part of football."

 

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