Antonio Mateu Laos responds to criticism of Messi

Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Laos responded to the criticism of the refereeing of the 2022 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands by the captain of the Latin Americans, Lionel Messi.

— I am satisfied with the work done by me and my colleagues. Yes, it is sad that such situations continue to arise on the field, but football is more than a sport, and this must be proven. I was very upset by Messi's words, but I'll just continue to work," referee Mundo Deportivo quotes.