Cristiano Ronaldo sparked significant controversy across social media platforms after liking an Instagram post sharing comments from Spanish journalists who accused the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) of favoring Lionel Messi and Argentina during the 2026 World Cup.
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The post described the governing body as a "shameful, mafia-like organization" and alleged that Gianni Infantino aimed to award Messi another world title. Although a "like" does not constitute an official endorsement, the move ignited a storm of debate following Portugal's exit from the tournament in the Round of 16.
Since the tournament's kickoff, several refereeing decisions favoring Argentina generated widespread debate, particularly during their matches against Algeria, Egypt, and Switzerland. Despite these numerous controversies, Argentina reached the final before falling 1–0 to Spain after regulation time.
Ronaldo's interaction reignited allegations of bias against FIFA amid a tense atmosphere surrounding the World Cup's organization.
The video, originally published by a Spanish television program prior to the match between Argentina and Spain, featured a journalist questioning whether the defending champions deserved their spot in the tournament's biggest match.
She stated: "Argentina should have been eliminated nearly five matches ago, if not for the assistance of FIFA, which stands as one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet."
