LIONEL MESSI yelled at “stupid” Dutch rival Wout Weghorst in a post-match interview after tense scenes in the World Cup quarter-final.
Argentina beat Holland 4-3 on penalties after the two sides played out a 2-2 draw in 120 minutes of football.
Messi gave Weghorst a stare before labelling the Dutch giant ‘stupid’
Messi picked up Man of the Match for his goal and an assist in the game
Messi waved goodbye to the Dutchman
Messi exchanged words with Holland boss Van Gaal
Martinez also had words with a rival
Tensions flared a number of times on the pitch, with the main bust-up coming after Leandro Paredes booted the ball into the Dutch dugout.
Ex-Burnley ace Weghorst then climbed off the bench for Louis van Gaal and scored a dramatic late brace to force the game to extra-time.
But two-time winners Argentina got the job done in the end.
Words were exchanged at full-time with Inter Milan ace Denzel Dumfries receiving a second yellow card and Argentina captain Messi reminded Dutch boss Van Gaal of his pre-match disrespect.
Messi – picked up a goal, an assist and Man of the Match – also exchanged words with 6ft6 Weghorst in a post-match interview.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, standing at 5ft7, told the Dutch giant: “Who are you looking at? Go ahead you stupid.”
Argentina’s goalkeeping hero Emiliano Martinez was also at the middle of rising tensions at full-time.
Martinez, who saved two spot-kicks, was caught on camera yelling abuse at a Dutch opponent after the win.
The shirtless Aston Villa ace yelled: “Keep your mouth shut you f***ing t***! I f***ed you twice!”
Argentina will now face World Cup 2018 finalists Croatia for a spot in the December 18 finale.
South American rivals Brazil crashed out to Croatia in a dramatic penalty shootout, with star man Neymar being too late to take a penalty.
On the opposite side of the tournament knockout tree, current World Cup holders France are taking on England for a spot in the semis.
And dark horses Morocco are hoping to become the first African team to reach the last four by beating Euro 2016 winners Portugal.
