Van Gaal describes the World Cup as a “deliberate game”: “Messi had to become a world champion” | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Louis van Gaal finished third with the Dutch national team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In his last job as a coach, he was aiming to achieve the highest levels. But Messi and his teammates. He stopped dreaming

In the quarter-finals, the Netherlands trailed 2-0, but Weghorst equalized with two goals in a crazy final stage. Our northern neighbors came out on penalties.

Van Gaal had deliberately avoided the media after the World Cup, but questions were raised at the Eredivisie awards ceremony in Utrecht. Also about that last match.

“I don’t really want to say too much about it. When you see how Argentina scores goals and how we score goals. And how some Argentine players crossed the goal line and were not punished, I think it was all intentional.” The accusation is heard on NOS Sport.

When asked what exactly he meant by that, the 72-year-old success coach said: “I mean everything I say.” When asked if Messi should become a world champion, an important response followed: “I think so, yes.”

Van Gaal did not want to go into depth: “I’ve said enough. It’s my first time standing in front of the camera. Ask the question, and I’ll answer it. And I never lie.”

The match deteriorated on December 9 at Lusail Stadium. After boasting a 0-2 scoreline, Lionel Messi stood in front of the Dutch bench with his hands over his ears. He thought Van Gaal showed little respect for him. After the match, the Argentine also clashed with Weghorst.

Argentina then simply put Croatia aside and beat Mbappe’s France on penalties in a thrilling final after winning 3-3.