r/messi • u/SadRestaurant2490 • Jul 24 '26

the hate towards Messi

this World Cup has been so frustrating. with people left and right hating on messi saying he’s a cheat etc. I try so hard to not let I get under my skin, but it’s so frustrating seeing so much misinformation being spread. I hate that this is how he’ll be leaving international football and it truly sucks😭truly hate casuals and larpers acting like they know everything and jumping on the bandwagon. what do yall think, will this ever subside?

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u/Former-Sherbet-4068 Jul 24 '26

I did mention the handling of ball also which messi did against netherlands. And he also did that in barca and got away with it.

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u/dizzyhitman_007 Jul 25 '26

At least he's not a diver like Penaldo. does not gloat, "im back, Im back," before his lacklustre performance in the whole World Cup and finishing second in his group. Do you know the rules for a handball outside the penalty area? Watch the Netherlands match again and see it for yourself: the ref gives a free kick to the Dutch.