Dutch ref Danny Makkelie made one of the most dubious punishment calls of the World Cup so far when Clean goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny came charging out of his objective and connected with Argentine forward Lionel Messi's face with his hand.

At first the ref didn't grant the punishment, yet following a VAR counsel the choice was at last switched.

As Makkelie watched the television screen, Szczesny and Messi had a conversation on the pitch and an inquisitive bet was facilitated between them.

Could he or couldn't he give a punishment?

"I bet Messi 100 euros that the arbitrator wouldn't give the punishment. So I lost a bet with Messi. I couldn't say whether it's permitted, perhaps I'll be authorized. I won't pay him, he has sufficient cash," Szczesny admitted after the game

As Makkelie watched the television screen, Szczesny and Messi had a conversation on the pitch and an inquisitive bet was expedited between them.

Could he or couldn't he give a punishment?

"I bet Messi 100 euros that the arbitrator wouldn't give the punishment. So I lost a bet with Messi. I couldn't say whether it's permitted, perhaps I'll be authorized. I won't pay him, he has sufficient cash," Szczesny admitted after the game

Regardless of losing the bet the Shaft triumphed when it's all said and done, saving Messi's work from the spot. This was the second punishment Szczesny saved this World Cup, with the Juventus man likewise denying Saudi Arabia during their past game.

While Szczesny would ultimately yield two objectives against Argentina with Poland losing 2-0, the misfortune would mean little as they actually advanced from the gathering after Mexico neglected to upset their objective contrast following a latest possible moment objective from Saudi Arabia.

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he made a bet with Lionel Messi over the questionable punishment choice late in the primary half against Argentina. The Juventus goalkeeper made his subsequent punishment save in the 2022 World Cup, speculating accurately to smack Messi's work away and keep the scoreline 0-0 at the break. Understand more: https://sportsbrief.com/football/29209-world-cup-2022-szczesny-uncovers pursued bet-messi-disputable punishment choice/

Regardless of delivering a disheartening presentation against the South Americans, Poland joined Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup. Last part objectives from Alexis Macintosh Allister and Julian Alvarez were enough for Lionel Scaloni's side to top Gathering C and set up a knockout bind with Australia. The double cross World Cup victors started their competition by experiencing a notable loss to Saudi Arabia. Understand more: https://sportsbrief.com/football/29209-world-cup-2022-szczesny-uncovers went with bet-messi-dubious punishment choice/

Messi was rescued in the wake of seeing his punishment saved by Szczesny as objectives from Alexis Macintosh Allister and Julian Alvarez pushed Argentina to a 2-0 triumph over Poland and seal the best position in Gathering C. There was a lot of contention around the first-half punishment choice as it was considered that Szczesny got Messi in the face with his arm while getting an elevated ball. The manager was certain to such an extent that official Danny Makkelie wouldn't highlight the spot in the wake of checking VAR that he felt free to put down a €100 bet with Messi. Nonetheless, Szczesny lost the bet as Makkelie gave the punishment, and he has flippantly conceded that he is presently hoping to be rebuffed.

 "We talked before the punishment and I told would wager him €100 that he [referee] won't give it," Szczesny told TV2.

"So I've lost a bet against Messi. I couldn't say whether that is permitted at the World Cup - - I'm presumably going to get prohibited for it! However, I don't mind at the present time. I won't pay him either - - he couldn't care less about €100 I think he has enough.''

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