Argentina's Messi accused of refereeing bias in World Cup

Argentina has benefited from controversial refereeing decisions since the start of the 2026 World Cup.

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Contentious actions, such as an unsanctioned cleat by Messi, fuel criticism.

FIFA denies any bias, while coach Scaloni acknowledges these advantages.

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