Cristiano Ronaldo Likes Controversial Post Accusing FIFA of Favoring Lionel Messi During 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo sparked social media controversy by liking an Instagram post from Spanish media outlet Espejo Público, which accused FIFA of being a 'mafia-like and shameful organization' and claimed President Gianni Infantino wanted to give Lionel Messi another World Cup title. The post referenced several refereeing decisions favoring Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, including matches against Algeria, Egypt, and Switzerland. Despite the controversies, Argentina lost the final to Spain 1-0 after extra time. Ronaldo's 'like' reignited debates about FIFA's impartiality and added tension to the tournament's organization. The article notes that a 'like' does not constitute an official stance but highlights the ongoing rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi.
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