Whenever the Argentine national football team plays at this year's World Cup, there is talk of refereeing. Sometimes justified, sometimes not. However, the "gauchos" have reached the semi-finals, where they will face England (Wednesday, 21pm).
Last night's quarterfinal match against Switzerland (3:1) brought a lot of nervousness, strange refereeing decisions, which neither side was happy with. Of course, the "Sajjie" team, who were eliminated and whose Bril Embolo was sent off during the match, had more reasons for dissatisfaction.
However, the world champions were also nervous. At one point, the camera recorded one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi, addressing referee Joao Pinheiro. He asked the magician from Rosario for more respect.
"Please, address me properly. Don't disrespect me, I address you with respect," Messi said, as reported by Argentina's ESPN.
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