Cristiano Ronaldo Likes Damning Instagram Post Accusing FIFA of ‘Corruption’
Ronaldo’s Instagram like amplified accusations that FIFA favored Argentina, as fans pointed to a 3-2 comeback over Egypt and disputed VAR calls.
- On Monday, July 20, fans noticed Cristiano Ronaldo liked an Instagram video accusing FIFA of corruption and helping Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup final, though he has not publicly commented on the activity.
- Accusations of favoritism escalated during Argentina's 3-2 Round of 16 victory against Egypt, where coach Hossam Hassan labeled the match "rigged" due to controversial officiating decisions.
- Fans dubbed the team "VARgentina" following controversial VAR reviews, including a disallowed goal for Mostafa Ziko, while FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the independence of match officials.
- Spain secured the 2026 FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 win against Argentina on Sunday, and FIFA launched an investigation into the Argentine Football Association regarding player altercations.
- The 2026 tournament marked the final World Cup appearance for both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with Messi facing an uncertain future with Argentina as he approaches age 43.
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The Argentine national team was harshly criticized on a football show, and Cristiano Ronaldo apparently agrees with the accusations.
'Cheating for Messi': Cristiano Ronaldo Approves Explosive FIFA Corruption Video
Cristiano Ronaldo has stirred a fresh storm over alleged FIFA corruption after his verified Instagram account appeared to like a viral video accusing the governing body of 'cheating for Messi' to help Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup final in North America. The two global icons played their last World Cup at the 2026 tournament, co-hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ronaldo and Portugal went home early, while Lionel Messi capt…
Did Cristiano Ronaldo like post accusing FIFA of favouring Argentina? - The Tribune
Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh online debate after his verified Instagram account appeared to ‘like’ a post accusing FIFA of corruption and alleging the body of helping Argentina reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Although the original post is no longer available, fans were quick to notice the apparent like from Ronaldo’s verified account. […]
Cristiano Ronaldo spotted liking Instagram post critical of FIFA after World Cup controversy
Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh debate after appearing to like an Instagram post that contained strong criticism of FIFA following a World Cup dominated by controversy both on and off the pitch.The Portugal captain, whose tournament ended with a last-16 defeat to eventual champions Spain, was noticed interacting with a post featuring comments made by Spanish journalists Pilar Rodrigues Losantos and Ruben Amon during a television discussion a…
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘likes’ post accusing FIFA of helping Argentina: ‘Most corrupt institution’
A Spanish TV programme shared a reel featuring journalist Pilar Rodríguez Losantos, who accused FIFA of favouring Argentina and questioned the legitimacy of their knockout-stage run.
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