Netherlands’ Noppert on Messi in World Cup: ‘He’s a Human’

Goalkeeper Andries Noppert of the Netherlands celebrates at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 3, 2022. Francisco Seco/AP Photo

DOHA, Qatar—Andries Noppert is ready to face Lionel Messi if the Argentina star takes a penalty kick in Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal match.

“He’s the same like us. He’s a human,” the Netherlands goalkeeper said Wednesday.