[87197] The online storm following the soccer matches: Sharp criticism of Lionel Messi and FIFA

Stormy public criticism of refereeing and match-fixing

A stormy debate has erupted on social media regarding the conduct of recent soccer matches, with many users expressing dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions and the preferential treatment they claim footballer Lionel Messi receives. The user mmwwwn123 argued that Messi enjoys special backing from FIFA, calling him "FIFA's baby" and claiming that a red card should have been issued during the events.

Debates over identity and team affiliation

Simultaneously, a debate has developed around the question of national identity among fans. The user A_0_0_0d wondered in a post that reached 1,265 views: "An Arab who cheers for Argentina against his Arab brother, what is your state of mind?". The discussion led to harsh statements regarding the swapping of sporting loyalties based on match results.

Claims of 'vitamins' and dubious talent

In addition to the criticism of Messi, the user 6x7z1_ leveled harsh criticism at the performances of other players on the pitch, using blunt language toward goalkeepers and specific players. In their report, the user claimed that a certain player arrived at his team only because of "protekzia" (wasta), and received more than 33,000 views on their comments.

Questions about match timing

Another issue that has emerged in public discourse is the controversial stoppage time. mmwwwn123 asked their followers: "Why 6 minutes of stoppage time? Is it so Messi can win the top scorer title, or how does it work, ref?", a claim that highlights the deep suspicion of many fans regarding the fairness of the competition.