The pre-match vibe was also fiesty especially after Dutch manager Louis Van Gaal criticised Messi. In the first-half, a brilliant Messi assist saw Nahuel Molina (35') make it 1-0. Then Argentina ...

This was after Messi scored Argentina's second goal, putting them in a comfortable position. As he celebrated, he cupped his ears towards the Netherlands bench, a gesture directed at Van Gaal.

Earlier reports also suggested that event manager David Carabén met with some prominent figures in the club's history, including Pep Guardiola, Louis van Gaal and Frank Rijkaard regarding their ...