Messi under fire over conduct of Argentina players during World Cup final defeat

Former Chelsea star, Tony Cascarino, has criticized Argentina skipper Lionel Messi implicit his side’s behaviour during their World Cup last decision to Spain past weekend.

Argentina mislaid 1-0 against the La Roja successful New Jersey pursuing Ferran Torres’ goal.

Spain played amended shot compared to Argentina during the duration of the encounter.

Following the match, immoderate Argentina players clashed with Spain players portion Messi did not partake.

Speaking connected talkSPORT’s The Sports Breakfast, Cascarino was disappointed astatine Messi for not attempting to power his teammates’ aggression.

He, however, admitted that physicality is portion of football, but believes Lionel Scaloni’s men failed to amusement their endowment against Spain.

“I was a spot disappointed successful Lionel Messi if I’m honorable astir not really reacting to the mode they played,” Cascarino said.

“Because he’s been the highest [best] subordinate I could ever deliberation of. I was amazed that Lionel Messi didn’t benignant of say, ‘Hey, look, physicality is portion of our game, but we’ve got a batch of talent, and we should person shown a spot much of that...