Lionel Messi Snubs Lewandowski’s Apology During Argentina Clash Against Poland

Lionel Messi appeared to ignore the outstretched arm of Robert Lewandowski during Argentina’s clash against Poland on Wednesday and fans on Twitter are escalating the incident.

Lewandowski had fouled Messi towards the tail end of the last group C fixture at Stadium 974. The centre referee gave the foul and Lewandowski, in the spirit of good sportsmanship, reached out to Messi as if to offer an apology.

However, Cameras picked Messi, ignoring Lewandowski’s hand, who was apologising after fouling the seven-time Ballin d’Or winner.

Messi stared right ahead and completely ignored the hand of the Polish captain.

The two patched up their differences as they shared an affectionate moment after the final whistle. Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to qualify for the knockout stages as group winners.

Despite the defeat, Poland also went through as well, as they finished ahead of Mexico on goal difference. Messi uncharacteristically missed a first-half penalty, but Argentina bounced back with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez.

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday.

Poland also went through as runners-up, although a 2-1 win for Mexico over Saudi Arabia in the group’s other game meant Czeslaw Michniewicz‘s side advanced only on goal difference.

Alexis Mac Allister’s 46th-minute goal settled Argentina’s nerves after a tense first half, before Julian Alvarez doubled their lead just over 20 minutes later.

Argentina had been unable to find a way past Wojciech Szczesny in the opening 45 minutes in which the Poland goalkeeper saved his second penalty of the tournament.