Hrvoje Tironi

The winger was glowing after his side's win but was disappointed by Argentina's behaviour, stating "athletes should know how to deal with defeat"

Ante Rebic was so disappointed in Argentina's performance and conduct in Croatia's 3-0 win over them that he decided not to ask Lionel Messi to swap jerseys.
Rebic opened the scoring in the second half when he capitalised on a Willy Caballero error to volley past the goalkeeper before Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic completed a resounding win as Croatia booked their spot in the last-16 of the World Cup.

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko taunted the Argentina players for their reaction to the loss, saying they were "crying like girls" , and Rebic was even more disappointed with Messi and Co.

"To be honest, I wanted to get Messi's jersey for my friend, who is a big fan of Leo," the 24-year-old player told
Goal. "But the Argentines made such a bad impression on me that I gave up on asking Messi for his jersey.


"Honestly, I expected much more. At least of those players from the Premier League, who are used to a high tempo and duels. You saw Nicolas Otamendi - in the fourth minute Mandzukic passed by him and he was rolling on the floor. I am disappointed by their behaviour and lack of fair play, not to mention how they provoked us. An athlete should know how to deal with defeat."

The Eintracht Frankfurt player moved his criticism on to referee Ravshan Irmatov, suggesting the Uzbek did not have enough experience at the top level to run such a game.

"The referee was not of a quality level and it is not the first time it has happened at the World Cup, with many referees without experience in some of biggest competitions like the Champions League.

"We felt a lot of decisions went Argentina's way , so I was sure he wasn't going to show me a second yellow card. I appreciate this is the World Cup and you have to have referees from all over, but it's important that these matches be led by referees who can match the importance and the pace of the match. For example, the referee didn't even have football boots but only regular sneakers! That shocked us.

"I feel sorry to be nervous about some referee's decisions now rather than enjoying my goal and the fact we smashed Argentina. When Otamendi deliberately kicked Rakitic with the ball, that was clear red card. But, it only makes our victory sweeter."

Rebic scuppered an opportunity in the first half when he sent an effort wide of the target but recovered shortly after the break, and was delighted to see the ball hit the top corner of the net after Caballero's wild pass fell perfectly for him.

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Who are you to request for Messi's jersey
This remind me of Korea/Japan 2002 when one Nigeria player asked for David Beckham jersey Becky just tell the coaching staff to get him one and not the one he's wearing.

Make I no mention the Nigeria player name

the Argentines are arrogant... and I pray they lose to Nigeria on Tuesday, na bucket we go give them make dem cry well.

Yes. The Argentine team played the worst game ever that day. I hope they will play like that on Tuesday too.

madridguy:
Who are you to request for Messi's jersey
This remind me of Korea/Japan 2002 when one Nigeria player asked for David Beckham jersey Becky just tell the coaching staff to get him one and not the one he's wearing.

Make I no mention the Nigeria player name

Mention the name jor. Him go beat you?

my warning to Nigerian players,they should be careful in the 18 box cos a small drama can cause pk to Arg,that otamendi should not be played with na mad man...
eagles go jor up 9ja

madridguy:
Who are you to request for Messi's jersey
This remind me of Korea/Japan 2002 when one Nigeria player asked for David Beckham jersey Becky just tell the coaching staff to get him one and not the one he's wearing.

Make I no mention the Nigeria player name

Femi Opabunmi

Yeah, even after the game when Argentinian players managed to shake hands with their victorious opponents, Messi stormed down the dressing room without even as much as a glance at anyone.

I understand he's disappointed, but he shouldn't be a sore loser.

Messi is a sore loser.... His mentality isn't that strong...

So you expected him to be greeting everybody? For what reason if I may ask?

Arsenalholic:
Yeah, even after the game when Argentinian players managed to shake hands with their victorious opponents, Messi stormed down the dressing room without even as much as a glance at anyone.

I understand he's disappointed, but he shouldn't be a sore loser.

Arsenalholic:
Yeah, even after the game when Argentinian players managed to shake hands with their victorious opponents, Messi stormed down the dressing room without even as much as a glance at anyone.

I understand he's disappointed, but he shouldn't be a sore loser.

First of all he hardly got the ball passed to him. Everyone in his team played with arrogance and at the end of the day he would be the only person that will be blamed for the loss (not even the keeper, the coach or the mid field). He should be angry

You summed it up. Argentina were very poor and physical,I pray we win them so they can take their antics elsewhere.

madridguy:
So you expected him to be greeting everybody? For what reason if I may ask?

For the reason of sportsmanship if you "may" know.

It's a common knowledge that both teams usually shake hands before and after games. And that's why there's usually an uproar when an opposing coach refuses to partake in the "ritual".

But common, Croatian team also played rough when they played us, so why are they acting like saints.

I have to give it to them though... I hope to see Nigeria, Croatia , Russia and England go far.

Arsenalholic:
For the reason of sportsmanship if you "may" know.

It's a common knowledge that both teams usually shake hands before and after games. And that's why there's usually an uproar when an opposing coach refuses to partake in the "ritual".

Its like u started watching football of recent...psg(neymar)did the same during ucl,ronaldo did the same during his 1st eclassico in madrid 2009,france players did same in 2006 finals

Kingsley1000:
Its like u started watching football of recent...psg(neymar)did the same during ucl,ronaldo did the same during his 1st eclassico in madrid 2009,france players did same in 2006 finals

I started watching football since the early 2000s.

So because other players did it means it's the correct thing, right? Sometimes I wonder how many of you think. Especially people who jump into conclusions ("it's like you started watching football bla bla bla" )and think they know it all.

Arsenalholic:
I started watching football since the early 2000s.

So because other players did it means it's the correct thing, right? Sometimes I wonder how many of you think. Especially people who jump into conclusions ("it's like you started watching football bla bla bla" )and think they know it all.

I PLAYED FOOTBALL ALSO.SOCCER IS SO EMOTIONAL AND WE HUMANS WE ARE SUBJECT TO EMOTIONS THAT'S WHY YOU SEE MEN CRYING AFTER WINNING WORLD CUP OR LOSING AN IMPORTANT MATCH...NO HUMAN BORN FROM A WOMAN WILL START CHEERING THE OPPONENT AFTER LOSING A BIG MATCH...no talk this thing outside make people no laugh you

Name one big player that has not done it in the history of football...messi cried and left after losing copa america,cr7 has bn crying and frustrated during 2009-2015 barce and messi has been tormenting him in eclassico,rooney cried during 2009,2011 ucl with barce,zidane nearly cried after nodding an italian in 2006 finals,ghanian players congratulated uruguans after 2010 disappointment?EVEN UR ARSENAL PLAYERS AND COACH DID THE SAME AFTER LOSING TO ATLETICO MADRID IN THE LAST EUFA CUP....bros no provoke me make pain of losing my 10k in bet no make me insult you i love enlightening people thats why i took time to educate u