Virgil van Dijk has rejected promises from his previous Netherlands mentor Louis van Gaal that the Earth Cup in Qatar was rigged to aid Lionel Messi elevate the trophy.
Messi led Argentina to Environment Cup glory in December, scoring 2 times in arguably the best final of all time, to help his nation beat France on penalties immediately after the sides have been stage at 3-3 just after extra-time.
Netherlands were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-last phase of the level of competition, in one of the most fiery games in recent Globe Cup history.
Van Gaal who resigned as head mentor soon after the match, raised eyebrows by telling journalists that Messi’s Entire world Cup triumph was ‘premeditated’.
Talking to NOS, Netherlands and Liverpool captain Van Dijk has strongly rejected his previous manager’s accusations.
Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims from Louis van Gaal that the Earth Cup was rigged
The ex-Netherlands manager claimed the Planet Cup was rigged to assistance Lionel Messi raise the trophy
Messi ultimately obtained his hands on the elusive trophy following Argentina’s thrilling victory about France
He stated: ‘I heard it (Van Gaal’s comments) this morning, in fact. And that’s in fact it.
‘It is of class his opinion. Everyone is permitted to have an impression. I do not share the identical opinion.’
When asked more if Van Dijk, and the rest of the Dutch crew stand behind Van Gaal’s terms, the defender only responded: ‘No.’
Argentina’s quarter-remaining with the Netherlands saw an unbelievable 17 yellow playing cards, like a pink for Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries toward the close of further time.
The South American country escaped the tempestuous clash with out a sending-off, in spite of 8 of their gamers picking up bookings.
Netherlands came from two targets down to consider the match to extra time following a spectacular 101st minute equaliser in stoppage time from previous Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst.
Aston Villa keepoer Emiliano Martinez, like in the Earth Cup last, was the hero, as he saved penalties from Van Dijk and Steven Berghuis.
When requested to mirror on the Environment Cup in Qatar, Van Gaal advised Dutch outlet NOS: ‘I you should not genuinely want to say a lot about it. When you see how Argentina receives the ambitions and how we get the plans, and how some Argentina gamers overstepped the mark and were not punished, then I believe it all premeditated match.’
Van Gaal explained that Argentina were not punished for ‘overstepping the mark’ throughout their fiery quarter-final victory over the Netherlands
An astonishing 17 yellow playing cards were dished out across each groups in the quarter-closing clash
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Van Gaal was speaking at the Eredivisie Awards on Tuesday, where by he was recognised for his contribution to Dutch soccer.
Soon after journalists asked the 72-12 months-outdated to make clear what he meant, the previous boss claimed: ‘I mean anything I say. That Messi ought to come to be environment winner? I consider so, certainly.’
Van Dijk and the Netherlands are making ready for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers from Greece and the Republic of Eire.
They are at this time fourth in their group and 9 points off leaders France, though they do have two games in hand.
The 72-year-previous was recognised for his contribution to Dutch football at the Eredivisie Awards