Messi appeared to ignore Lewandowski’s handshake mid-match before talking to the Barcelona striker in private after the full-time whistle.
The Poland striker appeared to agitate the PSG superstar mid-match as Argentina ran out 2-0 winners over their fellow Group C opponents in Qatar.
Messi ignoring a Lewandowski handshake from the game yesterday.
If this was Cristiano Ronaldo this video would be everywhere… pic.twitter.com/of3JwpoUkI
— ً (@erlingtxt) December 1, 2022
Both teams were able to get over the line and secure qualification for the last 16 as Argentina topped the group, despite losing their opening match to Saudi Arabia.
Messi missed a first-half penalty before Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez fired the Copa America champions to a crucial victory as Poland snuck through in second on goal difference.
Nonetheless, Messi’s shady interaction with Lewandowski created an element of mystery following the pair’s post-match embrace.
What Happened Between Messi And Lewandowski?
Asked about the incident, Messi said: “Lewandowski? They taught me that everything that happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. As well as in the locker room.
“Things that we say to each other in private will never come out of me.”
📸 – All good between Messi & Lewandowski again after the FT whistle. pic.twitter.com/nGHQ5S3vAj
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 30, 2022
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Lewandowski was however prepared to discuss the encounter, telling the press: “Messi played a brilliant game.
“And when the match was over, I immediately went to congratulate him!”
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