Lisandro Martinez has found himself at the receiving end of a barrage of criticism from his Manchester United teammates, including former club legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. Their jibes about the defender's height have become a recurring theme in recent matches, with Scholes and Butt taking pleasure in mocking Martinez for not being tall enough to match Erling Haaland.
However, things took a turn when Martinez responded by inviting his critics to come to his house to discuss their opinions. Scholes has since claimed that he messaged Martinez on social media but didn't receive a response, which he believes is an attempt at intimidation. Butt has taken a similar line, saying that if someone wants to criticize him, they should be prepared for the same level of banter.
Butt's response has been particularly egregious, as he appeared to interpret Martinez's request for a face-to-face discussion as a threat of violence and implied that the defender is not capable of defending himself. This reaction has left many fans feeling uncomfortable with Scholes and Butt's behavior, which seems to be driven by a sense of superiority rather than a genuine desire to offer constructive criticism.
The issue highlights the problem of former players becoming pundits who are reluctant to accept criticism themselves. While it's natural for them to share their opinions on football, there's a fine line between offering expert analysis and resorting to petty jibes at the expense of their teammates.
Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai has made headlines with his suggestion that he would happily score goals against top Premier League teams, including Liverpool. His comments have sparked debate about the attitude of younger players towards the sport, with some arguing that they are too focused on individual glory rather than team success.
However, things took a turn when Martinez responded by inviting his critics to come to his house to discuss their opinions. Scholes has since claimed that he messaged Martinez on social media but didn't receive a response, which he believes is an attempt at intimidation. Butt has taken a similar line, saying that if someone wants to criticize him, they should be prepared for the same level of banter.
Butt's response has been particularly egregious, as he appeared to interpret Martinez's request for a face-to-face discussion as a threat of violence and implied that the defender is not capable of defending himself. This reaction has left many fans feeling uncomfortable with Scholes and Butt's behavior, which seems to be driven by a sense of superiority rather than a genuine desire to offer constructive criticism.
The issue highlights the problem of former players becoming pundits who are reluctant to accept criticism themselves. While it's natural for them to share their opinions on football, there's a fine line between offering expert analysis and resorting to petty jibes at the expense of their teammates.
Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai has made headlines with his suggestion that he would happily score goals against top Premier League teams, including Liverpool. His comments have sparked debate about the attitude of younger players towards the sport, with some arguing that they are too focused on individual glory rather than team success.
. It's not cool to diss someone like Lisandro Martinez, especially when he's just trying to do his job and be a good teammate. I mean, come on guys, get over yourselves! 
. It's like, dude, if you're gonna criticize someone, at least have the guts to back it up with some actual advice or support. Instead, he just resorts to petty jibes and implies that Lisandro can't even take care of himself 
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. I get it, they've got opinions, but sometimes you just have to listen and support your team rather than trying to tear them down 
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, why should ppl have to face criticism from people who got where they are by being all high and mighty? 
it's funny how scholes is claiming martinez blocked him on social media, probably just trying to save his own skin 
, anyway, szoboszlai's comments about scoring against top teams sound like a recipe for disaster 
, all that individual glory talk is gonna get us nowhere in football...
. What's worse is that they're using their platform as pundits to bully someone instead of actually offering constructive criticism. It's like, if you've got a problem with Martinez's game, at least have the guts to say it in a public forum instead of sneaking around on social media. And let's be real, Szoboszlai's comments about scoring goals against top teams seem a bit arrogant too 
. I mean, who expects a player to invite their critics over for a chat? It's like they're trying to take the high road and show everyone that they can't be intimidated. And now Butler's reaction is just embarrassing 
& dont @ me w/ ur "i was just tryna offer constructive criticism" vibes, cuz that sounds like a buncha codswallop 
but at the same time, u gotta consider the team's success 2 
martinez might be smaller but hes still got skills 4 days, btw 
. I mean, if you wanna be a expert, show some actual knowledge and analysis 
Like, Martinez asking for a convo is not a threat, that's just basic human decency! 
It's time for some real sportsmanship from our so-called "experts" 
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And now they're trying to intimidate Lisandro by saying he's not man enough to handle a face-to-face convo 
. Newsflash guys, it's all about sportsmanship and respect for your teammates 
but at least he's not coming from a place of old-school grudge like Scholes and Butt 
. Can't we just focus on supporting our teams without tearing each other down? 
️... meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai's comments are actually pretty interesting - maybe he's right that some young players need to focus on teamwork over individual glory 
anyway, it's all about the mentality, younger players need to learn how to handle criticism without getting defensive 
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