‘People Are Bit Angrier At Us…’ Argentina Defender Says Albiceleste Have To Prove Champions ‘Arrogance’ O
Last Updated:November 12, 2025, 19:25 IST
Tagliafico, who was part of the WC-winning Albiceleste unit, said that Argentina would have to prove their quality every time they step onto the pitch to justify the champions tag.
Nicolas Tagliafico. (X)
Argentine defender Nicolas Tagliafico opened up on the World Champions’ current patch of form with the FIFA World Cup 2026 looming large on the horizon.
Tagliafico, who was part of the WC-winning Albiceleste unit in Qatar, said that the champions would have to prove their quality every time they step onto the pitch to justify the champions tag.
“From 1 to 10, I think we’re at a 5. Not too little, not too much,” he said.
“Today people are a bit angrier at us, and honestly we also caused that with our arrogance. As world champions, we have to prove it,” the full-back added.
“That bit of cheekiness is good, and it makes others end up respecting us. If people are talking, it’s because things are going well. We have to keep working, especially on the pitch,” the 33-year-old said.
“I hope the match against Spain happens, they’re one of the best teams. But it has nothing to do with what can happen at the World Cup, it’s just a single match,” he added.
“The World Cup is something different whether you win or lose against Spain doesn’t matter. But facing them gives you an idea of what level you’re at,” the Lyon star concluded.
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Argentina secured their third star at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar with a commanding victory over France. The thrilling encounter ended 3-3 after extra time, necessitating a penalty shoot-out to decide the winner.
Messi scored twice for Argentina, while Angel Di Maria added another goal. Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick made it a truly spectacular match.
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Argentina began their World Cup journey with a surprising 1-2 loss to Saudi Arabia but bounced back with a 2-0 win over Mexico. They secured a place in the knockout stages with another 2-0 victory over Poland.
In the Round of 16, Argentina defeated Australia 2-1, followed by an exhilarating quarterfinal win against the Netherlands, ending 4-3 in favour of the Albiceleste. Messi and his team then decisively beat Croatia 3-0 in the semifinals before clinching the coveted trophy in the exciting final.
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November 12, 2025, 19:06 IST
News sports ‘People Are Bit Angrier At Us…’ Argentina Defender Says Albiceleste Have To Prove Champions ‘Arrogance’ On Field
