Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:51am on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh controversy after his verified Instagram account appeared to like a post alleging FIFA favoured Argentina during its run to the 2026 World Cup final. Screenshots of the interaction quickly spread across social media, fuelling debate over refereeing decisions and Argentina’s campaign. The post claimed FIFA helped Lionel Messi’s side reach the final, where Argentina eventually lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time. Neither Ronaldo nor FIFA has commented on the viral incident. The social media activity has reignited discussion surrounding the tournament and the long-running rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi. (PC: X)
