"Speak to me well": the tense crossing between Lionel Messi and the referee of Argentina's triumph over Switzerland
With goals of Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, the team commanded by Lionel Scaloni will face England next Wednesday
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With goals of Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, the team commanded by Lionel Scaloni will face England next Wednesday. Messi claims referee Joao Pinheiroa during the Argentina vs. Switzerland match at the 2026 World Cup (Charlie Riedel / AP Photo / AP Photo / Charlie Riedel). The Argentine selection gave another show of character by defeating Switzerland by 3-1 and thus qualifying to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.
Furthermore, The environment was already tense due to several arbitral decisions, including the expulsion of the Swiss front Breel Embolo after a review of the VAR by an alleged simulation, an action that also generated controversy during the engagement. Messi, visibly upset, pointed his finger at the whistle and said, "Talk to me well, do not disrespect, I spoke to you well.". The Albiceleste was among the top four after beating Switzerland in the extra time, by 3-1.
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With goals of Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, the team commanded by Lionel Scaloni will face England next Wednesday.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMessi claims referee Joao Pinheiroa during the Argentina vs. Switzerland match at the 2026 World Cup (Charlie Riedel / AP Photo / AP Photo / Charlie Riedel)
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The Argentine selection gave another show of character by defeating Switzerland by 3-1 and thus qualifying to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasThe environment was already tense due to several arbitral decisions, including the expulsion of the Swiss front Breel Embolo after a review of the VAR by an alleged simulation, an action that also generated controversy during the engagement.
according to SDPnoticiasMessi, visibly upset, pointed his finger at the whistle and said, "Talk to me well, do not disrespect, I spoke to you well.".
according to SDPnoticiasThe Albiceleste was among the top four after beating Switzerland in the extra time, by 3-1.
according to La Tercera (CL) — Portada
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