Here’s how Wojceich Szczesny lost a bet despite saving Lionel Messi’s penalty in 2022 FIFA World Cup
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Wojceich Szczesny and Lionel Messi
Following their first-half collision in Wednesday’s World Cup game, Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he bet Lionel Messi €100 that the referee would not award Argentina a penalty. Despite losing the match, Szczesny has no intention of making good on his gamble.
In the World Cup Group C match, Szczesny collided with Messi while attempting to deflect a cross toward goal, resulting in a penalty for Argentina. Speaking after the game, Szczesny said that while the sides were awaiting the judgement of the video assistant referee, who opted to award the penalty, he placed a €100 bet with Messi.
“I told him I can bet him a €100 that he (the referee) wasn’t going to give it. So I’ve lost a bet against Messi. I don’t know if that’s allowed at the World Cup and I’m probably going to get banned for it but I don’t care right now. And I’m not going to pay him either! He doesn’t care about €100, come on.” Szczesny said after the game.
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