Refereeing controversies have dominated the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but according to former pro Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the criticism is not as impartial as some claim. Following France’s win over Morocco, which featured a contentious goal, he accused Lionel Messi’s critics of applying a double standard. “Today, more than ever, I’m convinced that the campaign after the Argentina vs. Egypt game wasn’t against Argentina—it was aimed specifically at Messi…
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