Paris 2024: Messi Leads Argentina Players’ Reaction to Controversial Loss to Morocco
- Lionel Messi is not the only Argentina national team player to comment on their controversial loss to Morocco
- Argentina suffered a 2-1 loss to Morocco in their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France
- The Barcelona legend was joined by other Argentine players and the country's U-23 coach in reacting to poor officiating
Lionel Messi has led Argentina players in reacting to their Olympic team's controversial loss to Morocco in their opening game at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard on Wednesday, July 24.
Argentina thought they had rescued a point with a late goal by Cristian Medina in the stoppage time after coming from two goals down.
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ruled out the goal two hours later after the game was initially suspended due to fans invading the pitch, which forced security officials to intervene.
Source: Getty Images
Messi, Argentina players react to Morocco's loss
The controversial VAR ruling stirred different reactions from fans on social media, with Argentina players also joining them.
CBS Sports Golazo compiled all the reactions from Argentina's national team players, with Messi and the U-23 coach Javier Mascherano leading the way.
The Barcelona legend took to his official page on Instagram to put out a rare post:
"Unbelievable," the former Paris Saint-Germain star posted.
Mascherano claimed it was the biggest circus he'd ever seen since he started playing professional football.
"The biggest circus I've ever seen in my life," the Argentina U-23 coach said.
Rodrigo De Paul also lends his voice to support his country's under-23 team.
"More than ever with you! You can overcome everything," the Atletico Madrid said.
Nicolas Otamendi, who is the captain of the team, also reacted to their controversial loss.
"It's a historic embarrassment. Nothing like this has ever happened. Morocco didn't want to player neither did we. We waited for an hour and forty minutes, but no one told us anything. It makes you feel powerless because these are the Olympic Games."
Nico Tagliafico also condemned his country's unfair treatment at the games.
"Leaving the circus aside, are we going to talk about the reason it was suspended, or are we going to keep playing dumb? If it had been the other way around, I can't imagine what they would be saying."
De Paul unveils Messi's inspiring words
YEN.com.gh earlier reported on Rodrigo de Paul disclosing Messi's inspiring speech ahead of Argentina's clash against Canada.
The Atletico Madrid midfielder, speaking during his post-game press conference, stated that the Inter Miami star had stressed the importance of making the final.
New feature: Сheck out news that is picked for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!
Source: Briefly.co.za
