At a Wednesday press conference, Broos and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were asked to comment on Donald Trump's claims about white farmers in South Africa. Broos cut the question off immediately.
I will answer that question. We will not answer that question.
Broos was far more direct when discussing Messi's tackle on Algeria captain Aissa Mandi, especially after his own player Themba Zwane received a three match suspension following a VAR review of his clash with Mexico's Roberto Alvarado in South Africa's 2-0 opening loss.
I think there was not even a VAR with Messi. I don't want Messi to get a red card because that player has to be on the pitch... but, yeah, what is the difference here?
The 74-year-old Belgian, who has said he plans to step down when the tournament ends has also told critics back home to stay quiet after former South Africa players questioned his approach.
For those who still don't know it, I do it my way. I never listen to people who sometimes think that they are important enough to criticize the team. So when I'm going to see what they did before, I think it should be better that they shut up.
South Africa's 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday, sealed by a late Teboho Mokoena penalty, kept the team's hopes of a first ever group stage advancement alive. A win against South Korea on Wednesday could secure progression from the group.
