Lisandro Martinez has nicknamed his new Manchester United team-mate Wout Weghorst 'Bobo' after the Holland striker's fall-out with Lionel Messi.
Martinez and Messi's Argentina knocked Weghorst's Holland out of the World Cup on penalties in a quarter-final tie that soon turned ugly.
Weghorst, now on loan at Manchester United, came on as a substitute with Holland two goals down but scored a late brace to force extra-time.
The game was marred by ugly scenes after a huge brawl broke out before Weghorst's equaliser and an iconic image of Argentina's players goading their opposition after Lautaro Martinez's winning penalty was born.
Although Messi had actually run straight to congratulate goalkeeper Emi Martinez, the Argentina captain was still heavily involved in the unpleasant scenes.
As Weghorst waited by Messi in the tunnel - to reportedly shake the PSG star's hand - he was told: 'Que miras bobo' which translates as: 'What are you looking at, stupid?'
It was an ugly side to Messi that had not been seen before, but Martinez still sees the funny side, nicknaming Weghorst 'Bobo' since his arrival at Old Trafford.
It's understood that no love has been lost and Weghorst does not mind the nickname despite the World Cup heartbreak.
After the events of the World Cup had simmered down, Weghorst joked that he was grateful that Messi knew his name.
'I always give everything and I did the same in the quarter-final,' he told Dutch outlet De Telegraaf. 'I fought against Messi and there were a few moments between us.
'I think he didn’t like it and that it surprised him. But I have a lot of respect for him. He is among the greatest of all time.'
Weghorst seemed to insist their clash was a misunderstanding, and saw the funny side of the altercation with the now-World Cup winner.
He continued: 'I wanted to show my respect for Messi after the game, but he didn’t want it.
'I think he was still angry with me. Oh well, I see it as a great compliment that he knows my name now. Then at least I did something right.'
Weghorst completed his loan move to Manchester United in January and will remain at Old Trafford until the end of the season.
Amgnonijunior
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Sabitzer to Martinez:. When will you change my name?[Crylaugh]
eggosa91
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tbh manchester united need striker like " Martinez "who can run dribble and score from long range ... not BoBo😂
SamiCamironezi
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Meanwhile....
malablata
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Had it been Cristiano Ronaldo to humiliate a young player like that, by now the flow of hate from the media would had been sky high.... anyway we understand, they want to sell their news and look for big characters.
Ridcloptuz
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I wonder what the coach sign him for because I always see him playing midfield with Fred😂😂
oscarpee10
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this guy has a good heart please stop the hate on him, even after the insult he said(He continued: 'I wanted to show my respect for Messi after the game, but he didn’t want it. 'I think he was still angry with me. Oh well, I see it as a great compliment that he knows my name now. Then at least I did something right.')
veecmpsuz
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Had it been Cristiano Ronaldo to humiliate a young player like that, by now the flow of hate from the media would had been sky high.... anyway we understand, they want to sell their news and look for big characters.
ronaldo never would admit fault if it was him either but messi came out and instead of making himself look good, he talked about those heated moments that he regrets. huge difference between the two players if it wasn’t obvious lol
MynewId
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Had it been Cristiano Ronaldo to humiliate a young player like that, by now the flow of hate from the media would had been sky high.... anyway we understand, they want to sell their news and look for big characters.
OFFICIAL : Malablata the unknown child of Piers Morgan [Crylaugh]