After Argentina's disappointing defeat to Venezuela in Madrid, legend Diego Maradona came down on hard on many of the people involved.
They were beaten 3-1 by their South American counterparts at the Wanda Metropolitano on Friday night in a friendly fixture.
When asked if he had watched the game, the former Napoli star had a typical Maradona response.
"No I didn't see the Argentina game, I don't watch horror movies," the current Dorados coach stated.
"The inept people who will govern the national team, did they think they were going to beat Venezuela? They are a good team.
"Argentina entered through the window, not even through the door because they betray and lie to people all the time. I'm sorry but they won't win games.
"I feel very Argentine but I feel with other coaches and players like Ruggeri, Batista, Giusti, Pumpido, Caniggia it would be different.
"This team don't deserve the shirt. They don't have a clue and I'm sorry for the people of Argentina who continue to believe these liars and for the players who have to put up with it."
Maradona did have some praise for an Argentine, although it was Tata Martino, who has impressed with his work for Mexico after they beat Chile 3-1.
"I saw a compact team in that game, a Tata team. He is doing well with the players and it was a great performance," he added.
"Scoring three goals against Chile isn't easy. He has a good defence and midfield. I want to congratulate him but have to do so separately."
Desademyz
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"I don't watch horror movies" this guy is savage🤣🤣🤣
Benosky1
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This is just the truth. You can never name 5 great players during Maradonas era but he single handedly brought home Argentina a trophy. Messi can never exist in Argentina without his teammates, his teammates can't be found without Messi, so what's the problem? Lack of teamwork. Check Argentinas Top 10 players in history, all you can find after Maradona are players currently in their football career so why can't they do it with such squad??? Even the player you called football god.. it's very appalling..
BlazeShock
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3-4-2-1 the formation is and still no place for dybala in 11...what's wrong with their coach😐
Ruweipry
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All dis Barca fans abusing Maradona cos of Messi but deep down u know is saying d truth.Argentina problem is not Messi dey don't just play as a team despite d fantastic players d squad possess.
cesabkltz
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but he is right. that team had all their weaknesses shown. from the goal keeper to the striker. there was no way Messi was gonna shine. they were below average. short tinny and weak players around Messi. Come on guys... as compared to the Venezuelans the Argentines didn't show any love and passion to win. Above all Mr Scaloni persisted on playing with 3 backs[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
mickey00
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even, when Argentina hoisted the 2011 copa america with the most complete squad comprising: messi, tevez, aguero, di maria, banega, cambiaso, Veron , mascherano, zanetti etc, they got knocked out at the quarter final stage. its not the excuse of talents and coaching; it is rather the mentality of these players when they dawn the Argentina national shirt. No passion, no motivation, no compelling intrinsic propellent that is required to get Argentina to the line, rather than gloat upon finishing 2nd 4 times . Meanwhile, Argentina has 14 copa america tittles and 2 worldcup tittles to their credit. Even if this generation fails, the next generation would win trophies in the future because it is Argentina we are talking about; and they have a great footballing culture to produce players. Maradona is write; these players including messi lacks the clutch to win.
SAUGAT_143
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there are choices in forwards with icardi,aguero,di maria,,dybala,messi,Martinez...but this coach is not using them properly...this current midfield, defence and goalkeeper is a worst I have seen ...no any star player with quality..attacker will attack or come to midfield...how can Argentina national team rely on this present coach with no maturity or prospects? messi is not going to win any international trophy with this kind of coach and players...he can win many matches by his own...but need support from every one.. that's why they lost three finals..first of all they should have capability to win matches without messi as Portugal is capable of without Ronaldo..
Niwairsu
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look maradona or what ever you call yourself, Messi will never take in drugs to satisfy your selfish desire or Argentina At large. if you like plug your eyes, or better stay, kill yourself. After all, you once served as coach for this very Argentina, what good did you do for them? apart from wearing stones all of the time. To be honest with you, your prayer is always that Argentina shouldn't win a major trophy in Messi era. By so, the debate of who is the greatest will be over. weather Messi wins trophy with Argentina or not he is better than you, so you can continue to jealous him.
Okkywijaya
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Well, argentina need : 1. solid backline ,as a foundation to the attacking philosophy of their team, too long that argentina played with just 'decent' and sometimes worse backline, they should focus their youth development on that. 2. Some support in midfield for messi, to ease the burden on his shoulder, they should erase the 'pass-to-messi-hope good thing happens' mentalities, messi need to focus his energy near the opponents penalty area 3. A coach that know what he's doing, take a step to appoint foreign manager with forward thinking mentality 4. Reformation on Argentina FA
cebbckmy
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you Maradona was in charged as head coach when Germany beat Argentina 4 goals to zero and u didn't criticise the shirts at that time. Argentina will surely carry the world cup in Leo Messi time as a captain of the national team.
Razes10
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Fact:Argentina doesn't deserve messi Why argentina hires stupid couches ?all those bullshit. Best players should be always called for national duties atleast as a backup in bench.Nation is greater than clubs. There are enough good players , may God give them(argentina couch & football association) some mind
napbdeilpz
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I am not a Barcelona or a messi fan,Argentina is my side but it's unfair that Messi should come under fire for quantity playing players who within themselves doesn't have the quality to be leaders as well 2014 world cup,2015 confed cup,same thing 2016 Messi has dominated the matches straight to finals but there's no one in the side who believes they can win this thing whether messi shines or not All players are individuals in their own right so the team needs more than one person with leadership skills to take charge Just like working for a company,you have one boss but each department is consist of leaders to make sure things run smoothly or it's going to be chaos like the horror show that Argentina keeps presenting over the years
kadikmrsuz
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Maradona is right and has the right to critisise this inept perfomance. He loves his country and wants to see them do well. Most people who do not undrrstand this game well always think because Messi is in the team they will win but they are wrong. Messi is human and can easily fail to inspire the team too. Its heavy for Messi to carry the burden of the country's expectations on his shoulders. This argentinean team is not hungry enough for success compared to Maradona's team of those years.
piutech040
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The current Portuguese team is gradually becoming strong and respectable and they are beginning to assert themselves even though CR7 is not playing. But it wasn't always like that before CR7 became the star of the national team. CR7 infuses some champion spirit in the current Portuguese team and made them bold and fearless. He has started the same 'project' with Juve. These are the elements of a champion. Football is not all about goals and assist against smallee oppositions in the case of Messi. If Messi is not the problem, why has he not become the solution? IMO Messi adds nothing to Argentina. He rather seems to weaken them instead. The earlier they throw him out the better for them
Vumino
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Maradona , Argentina Fans and all fans worldwide need to see the Real Albiceleste turn up and play for the Jersey. i have been an Argentine die hard fan ever since i heard of Alfredo di Stefano. These bunch of pathetic players turning out in Argentina colours are all crap and they have become stars only because T. V , and the press need to sell something, and presently even S*** sells. with the exception of Lionel Messi, and maybee 2 or 3 others, no other present Argentine player is fit to wear the jersey. Totally they are all floppy crap. Dybala , Icardi , Lautaro Martinez , Benedetto are disasters at international level , and possibly with Otamendi rank as one of the worst players to have ever worn an Argentine shirt. Argentinna are going into decline big time , in a few years they will be beaten by teams from Nepal, Maldives and evenn Guam. ( India have already beaten their National Junior team at an International tournment ) it a sad story. Where are ,the likes of Goycocchea, Passarella , Ruggeri, Ayala , Roberto Purfumo, Tata Brown, Zanetti, Burruchaga , Kempes , Redendo ,Ardilles, Batigol ,Cannigga. These were players you wanted to see in an Albiceleste shirt turning up on your screen. Getting these pathetic line up i want to smash myT.V.