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Lionel Messi on Actions After World Cup Win vs. Netherlands: I Didn't Like What I Did

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi wants a mulligan on his celebration after scoring against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

"I knew what [Netherlands coach Louis] Van Gaal had said but it [the goal celebration] happened on the spur of the moment," he said on Perros de la Calle (via ESPN's Adriana Garcia).

"I didn't like what I did. I didn't like what happened after. These are moments of nervousness and everything happens very quickly."

Messi tucked away a penalty in the 73rd minute to put Argentina ahead.