Maradona criticises Messi treatment
Posted Monday, June 28, 2010 by PA
Argentina boss Diego Maradona has claimed Lionel Messi is the target of "scandalous" treatment by opposing players.
Maradona's side secured a quarter-final against Germany after beating Mexico 3-1 at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium. The Argentina coach brushed aside controversy over their opening goal by Carlos Tevez - a header that was blatantly offside - by claiming referees are equally guilty by not protecting Messi.
Maradona said "Whenever Messi has the ball everyone is trying to kick his legs, what is being done to Messi is a scandal - they don't even look for the ball they try to kick him."
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