Messi regrets controversy against Dutch at the World Cup

By Associated Press

Jan 31, 2023 10:46 am

BUENOS AIRES: World Cup winner Lionel Messi regretted his testy exchanges with the Netherlands coach and players during their controversial quarterfinal in Qatar, he said in an interview aired on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

Messi gave his first interview since lifting the trophy in December to radio Urbana Play of Buenos Aires. The Argentina captain spoke about the feisty clash with the Dutch which the South Americans won in a penalty shootout. A record 17 yellow cards were issued, including one to Messi for dissent.

Lionel Messi AFP FILE PHOTO

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