Published 13:36 IST, December 22nd 2022
FIFA forced to delete tweet for Lionel Messi after backlash from Cristiano Ronaldo fans
FIFA has reportedly been forced to delete a post they made for Argentine captain Lionel Messi after they faced severe backlash from Cristiano Ronaldo fans.
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World footballing body FIFA has reportedly been forced to delete a post y me for Argentine captain Lionel Messi after y faced severe backlash from Cristia Ronaldo fans. After FIFA claimed that Messi's World Cup win meant that 'GOAT' debate was w over, Portuguese international's fans expressed ir frustration and unhappiness at world footballing body for being biased.
What did FIFA post for Lionel Messi after World Cup?
After Lionel Messi finally lifted World Cup with Argentina, FIFA put out a tweet that re, " GOAT debate is settled. ultimate prize is w part of collection. legacy is complete." Messi's FIFA World Cup win meant that he h completed football, having won every trophy he can with both club and country: League title, League cup, UEFA Champions League, Copa America, and w all-important World Cup.
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With FIFA calling Messi 'GOAT,' this post was undoubtedly t going to go down well with Cristia Ronaldo fans. Many of se fans took to ir social media accounts and called out world football body for being biased. For example, one of m wrote, "FIFA deleted this tweet after getting called out for being biased and receiving backlash. A professional account of biggest football organization in world. It has always been Ronaldo vs rigged system."
FIFA World Cup h always been one trophy that h eluded both Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo. However, with Argentine international w getting his hands on football's biggest trophy, he certainly joins 'GOAT' debate. While Ronaldo has t won FIFA World Cup, he has won several or trophies and continues to be regarded as one of best players of all time by his oring fans.
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While Ronaldo vs Messi debate is unlikely to end at any time, one cant argue that y have been two of greatest footballers to have ever graced sport. Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and has showcased his class in different leagues by winning league title in England, Spain, and Italy. On or hand, Messi, who is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, has won every trophy in football.
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