daikichi777

ok so this ain't just randoms coping anymore, there's actual receipts this tournament: vs Cape Verde: ref let an injured Argentina player back on the pitch early during a Cape Verde corner, fans said that broke the rules straight up vs Algeria: Messi caught studs-up on a tackle, refs waved it off, even ESPN analysts said it was a stone cold red card vs Egypt: Egypt had a goal disallowed by VAR while up 2-0, then Argentina came back to win 3-2 right after, and lots more controversial calls so is FIFA actually tilting things for another Messi's World Cup, or is the refereeing just inconsistent across the board this tournament and Argentina's catching the headlines cuz they're the champs?

the golden boot race is actually insane rn. Messi's on 8 goals after that comeback vs Egypt, Mbappé and Haaland right behind him on 7 each, and Kane's still lurking with 6 feels like this could go down to the final whistle of the whole tournament tbh. who u got winning it? Messi finally getting the one trophy he's never had, or one of the young guys snatching it from him

Whats been the craziest upset u guys watched so far? and did anyone actually call it before kickoff or we all just guessing lol

Every World Cup cycle, the same claim resurfaces: refs, VAR, and FIFA itself are quietly tilting things in Argentina's favor to hand Messi another trophy. Sketchy calls, convenient no-shows on VAR reviews, easier draws, scripted matches, etc But is there actually something to it, or is this just cope from Ronaldo fans who can't accept Messi greatness?