Cristiano Ronaldo’s verified Instagram account appeared to like a post alleging FIFA favoured Lionel Messi and Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, reigniting debate over officiating.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s verified Instagram account has attracted attention after it appeared to like a social media post accusing FIFA of trying to help Lionel Messi and Argentina win the 2026 World Cup, according to a GOAL article.
The interaction surfaced shortly before Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the final, with the post featuring Spanish journalist Pilar Rodriguez Losantos alleging officiating bias throughout the tournament.
The controversy follows complaints over several refereeing decisions involving Argentina, including Egypt’s round-of-16 defeat, which prompted the Egyptian Football Association to file a formal protest with FIFA.
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed claims of bias, while Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez defended the officials’ performances.
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