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Gary Neville Criticizes Argentina's Defense, Credits Messi for Covering Mistakes
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First reported by N12 · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
After Argentina's World Cup semifinal loss to England, Gary Neville defended his criticism of Argentine defenders Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez, highlighting their mistakes and praising Lionel Messi for covering their defensive errors.
- 01Gary Neville stands by his criticism of Argentina's defenders Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez.
- 02Neville says Messi covers for the defenders' frequent mistakes during the World Cup.
- 03Romero previously attacked Neville after his harsh comments before the semifinal.
- 04Neville calls the defenders talented but inconsistent and prone to errors.
- 05He cites Romero's poor last season at Tottenham to support his critique.
- 06Neville praises Messi's performance against England as "pure genius."
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 17, 2026
Gary Neville Criticizes Argentina's Defense, Credits Messi for Covering Mistakes
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Argentina's Romero Fires Back at Gary Neville After World Cup Semi Criticism
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