The surprise defeat of the Argentine national team in the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar against Saudi Arabia left a lot of cloth to cut. Not only for the performance of the Albiceleste, who lost an unbeaten record 36 games at the wrong time, but also for what he represented for the Arabs. And just at the moment of sealing the comeback in the draw, one of the picturesque events occurred: in full exultation the defender Ali Albulayhi went to find Lionel Messi to provoke him and the video made the rounds of social networks disapproving of his attitude.
The incident, which went unnoticed in the official broadcast and was picked up shortly after, occurred 52 minutes after Al Dawsari’s great goal, who beat ‘Dibu’ Martínez with a effort from the corner. All his companions went to embrace him, except Albulayhi, who He went to look for Messi to provoke him.
With a certain regretful face for what was happening, Messi remained in the middle of the field, observing what was happening in the area from a distance. While he was alone looking for an explanation, the Asian footballer approached him without exchanging glances. she struck him on the back with the flat of her hand.
After this attitude, the defender started making fun of himself as he took and ironed his shirt in front of Rosario’s star. Perhaps he wore it in reference to the usual exchange of shirts after games. But seeing the defender’s attitude, Leo was confused and grimaced with a smile.
After a few seconds, Messi began to withdraw from the situation, while Alejandro Papua Gómez and striker Lautaro Martínez arrived to defend the Inter captain staggered.
Source: Clarin
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