In a recent interview, former Barcelona midfielder and ex-Spain international player Xavi Hernandez was asked about Messi and Argentina performance in the final.
“Messi is my friend and a great player We shared so many unforgettable moments at Barcelona. But I also saw how he cheat in matches to win. I saw how they cheated in certain matches. The referee was clearly on their side in key moments. I’m glad the Spanish team conquered them when we faced them we showed what real football is about.”
When the interviewer asked about the 2022 final against France. Xavi shook his head and replied
“France was robbed that night. Messi’s goal was completely offside anyone who understands the game could see it. The decisions went one way the entire tournament. I respect Messi a lot, I really do. But real legends win matches without cheating in the game, without needing help from outside. That’s what separates the good from the truly great.”
🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Some members of FIFA's Executive Committee are calling for the resignation of President Gianni Infantino and are preparing a lawsuit against him.
This comes after revelations that FIFA allegedly bent the rules to favor a player and a country.
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🚨 | O árbitro salvadorenho, Ivan Barton, que teve atuação horrenda no jogo de ontem entre Japão e Suécia, se meteu em uma polêmica das boas.
Durante o andamento da partida, Barton teria FORÇADO o atleta Keito Nakamura a deixar o gramado para realizar a troca dos meiões.
Como já é de conhecimento, o camisa 13 japonês gosta de jogar com meias baixas, alegando maior conforto físico. Foi assim que Keito disputou os jogos diante de Holanda e Tunísia sem nenhum problema.
O presidente da JFA, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, questionou a atitude de Barton alegando que, se havia problema na meia de Keito, isso deveria ter sido avisado antes da partida e não DURANTE O SEGUNDO TEMPO.
O mesmo árbitro que falhou ao cumprir a nova regra deixando o atleta sueco enrolar a substituição sem punição, OBRIGOU um atleta a deixar o campo de jogo para trocar as meias.
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