Messi provokes the Netherlands; Van Quyet wants to attend AFF Cup 2022

Messi provokes the Netherlands

After scoring the penalty to make it 2-0, Messi celebrated with his teammates and then ran towards the Dutch coaching staff, saying "You guys are asking where Messi is? Where are you guys now?", jumping up and placing both hands close to his ears.

"Here I am," added the Argentina captain.

Messi turned to the Dutch coaching staff to celebrate the goal that increased the score to 2-0 for Argentina in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium, Qatar on the evening of December 9. Photo:UCL

Messi's goal celebration gesture is often seen in former midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme. Once accused of being a provocative act, Riquelme explained that the gesture made him resemble his daughter's favorite cartoon mouse, Topo Gigio. But many believe that explanation only helped Riquelme avoid punishment.

According to the newspaperOle(Argentina), that could be Messi's way of replacing Riquelme to respond to Van Gaal. In the past, the Dutch strategist did not value Riquelme at Barca, even saying that the former Argentine midfielder was "redundant at Camp Nou".

After the match, Messi went to the Dutch technical area. He pointed and told Van Gaal and Davids that before the match they had said too many bad things in the media about Messi and Argentina. In the post-match interview withTyC Sports, catching the look from striker Weghorst, Messi said: "What are you looking at, you idiot?", The reporter immediately stopped the 35-year-old superstar and brought him back to the interview. But Messi still tried to continue: "Go away".

"Van Gaal said before the match that the Netherlands would play real football," said Messi. "But in the end they just put in tall players and used the tactic of crossing and heading the ball."

Messi also criticized referee Mateu Lahoz for his way of officiating the match, which made the two teams more tense. "FIFA should review because a referee like that cannot officiate a match like this," he added.

Van Quyet wants to attend AFF Cup 2022

"I try to practice well to be able to compete in the upcoming important matches. I have been in the team for the longest time, I try to maintain my form, share my experience with the younger players. I hope that the team will always maintain its form, pass the group stage, and aim for even higher achievements," Nguyen Van Quyet said about his personal goals at the AFF Cup 2022.

Van Quyet's most recent match was in Myanmar at the 2018 AFF Cup. Photo:An An

Returning to the national team this time, Van Quyet will join the attack to find his position. Quang Hai's return is also an important turning point for Quyet in the midfield before the AFF Cup. However, he is confident in competing fairly and highly appreciates his former teammate.

Van Quyet participated in the team's internal match on December 7. He believes that the Vietnamese team's attack line has quality players such as Tien Linh, Van Duc and Tuan Hai. "The team does not depend on any individual. The team's strikers know how to develop their performance," he said.

The captain of Hanoi FC believes that the AFF Cup is an important tournament for the team, not only because it is the last time Mr. Park works. He said that in the past 2 years, the team has achieved high results, so the Vietnamese team must try harder after good preparation.

Neymar's beautiful action after losing to Croatia

In the early morning of December 10 (Hanoi time), Brazil said goodbye to the World Cup after losing on penalties to Croatia. While Neymar was crying, a boy wearing a red and white checkered jersey with the number 4 printed on it approached to comfort him but was stopped by a security guard.

Neymar reciprocates the feelings of his rival's son.

After seeing the boy, Neymar proactively asked the security guard to stand aside to respond to the affection from the young fan.

The boy wearing the number 4 shirt is Leo Perisic, son of Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic. Neymar was very sad but still approached, hugged and thanked Leo.

Before that, Luka Modric also took the initiative to encourage his young teammate at Real Madrid, Rodrygo. The young star born in 2001 missed the first penalty kick, contributing to Brazil's elimination.

The "Selecao" journey at the 2022 World Cup ended in the quarter-finals. The South American representative took the lead but let Croatia equalize with only about 4 minutes left.

In the Croatia counter-attack, there were 7 players in yellow shirts still standing in the opponent's half. Luck continued to turn against Brazil, when Petkovic's shot hit Marquinhos' foot, changed direction and left Alisson Becker unable to react.

Brazil missed out on the World Cup title once again. The "Selecao" will have to wait another 4 years for the chance to reach the top of the world since the last time in 2002.