The dream lives on…
With a 2-0 win against Mexico, Argentina can once again hope for a place in the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar (until December 18).
But after the completely surprising 2-1 defeat in the first group game against Saudi Arabia, the first half against the Mexicans was also not very convincing from the title co-favourites.
Only in the second half did Argentina stars Lionel Messi (35) and Angel di Maria (34) shift up a gear, Mexico finally had to admit defeat.
Therefore, di Marie in particular had to put up with a lot of criticism during the half-time break. Roy Keane (51) and Gary Neville (47), who are experts on English TV, did not leave the Argentine good hair.
Di Maria was “the biggest disappointment of all time at ManUnited,” said Neville of the attacking star, who played for the “Red Devils” in the Premier League in the 2014/15 season. “He has no heart,” he added.
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Source: ZDF
Keane rose to criticism. “I’m not sure if he has a heart. But he will break your heart,” said the Irishman about di Maria: “He only goes into the body, doesn’t have his head up at all. He’s had a great career, some great moves and made a lot of money. But if I see him down there on the grass, I would pull him off now,” explained the ManUnited legend. For an experienced player like him, the decisions he’s making on the pitch are really pathetic,” Keane continued.
“Is that really Argentina?” Neville wondered even after beating Mexico. While the team would have had a great run before the World Cup, “there’s no pattern of play, no rhythm in what they’re trying to do.”
