Dutch legends slam Argentina’s tactics despite Messi’s six‑goal burst

On a Tuesday evening at VP’s Willem&Wessel studio, Dutch football icons Henk ten Cate and Willem van Hanegem voiced their frustration with the Argentine national team at the World Cup, despite Lionel Messi’s six goals in just 200 minutes of play. Seated at the discussion table, van Hanegem described the Argentinians as “so irritating”, a sentiment he repeated while the conversation unfolded. Ten Cate added that he has “never really enjoyed Argentina, except for some individual players”, emphasizing his disappointment with the collective side.

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Messi, the 39‑year‑old Argentine star, has already netted six goals in only 200 minutes of World Cup action, a striking efficiency that the two legends could not overlook. Van Hanegem warned that “if another country did what they do, four or five players would be sent off”, highlighting his view of Argentina’s disciplinary record.

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Both men agreed they cannot enjoy the reigning world champions, underscoring their shared criticism of the team’s style. The latest episode of VP’s Willem&Wessel also promises stories about Oranje, Morocco and FC Barcelona, inviting viewers to explore a broader range of football narratives.