Ronaldo 'likes' post accusing FIFA of bias toward Messi's Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly courted controversy by 'liking' a social media post that accuses FIFA of favoring Lionel Messi's Argentina in their path to the 2026 World Cup final. The incident has sparked debate among football fans and media outlets.

The post in question, shared by the Spanish TV program 'Espejo Público' on Instagram, featured a journalist criticizing FIFA as "one of the most corrupt organizations on earth." The accompanying video highlighted several refereeing decisions that allegedly benefited Argentina during the tournament, questioning their journey to the final.

According to British media outlet The Sun, Ronaldo's official Instagram account registered a 'like' on this post. While the 'like' was reportedly visible, it was no longer displayed at the time of the report. The specific instances cited in the post included Messi avoiding a red card in a group stage match against Algeria and a disallowed goal for the opposing team in a game against Egypt, suggesting a pattern of favorable calls for Argentina.