Cristiano Ronaldo Likes Post Accusing FIFA of Bias Toward Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo's verified Instagram account liked an Instagram Reel posted by Spanish television programme “Espejo Público” that alleged FIFA had helped Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup final. The video featured journalist Pilar Rodríguez Losantos calling FIFA "one of the most corrupt institutions on planet Earth" and claiming Argentina should have been eliminated five matches earlier without FIFA's assistance. Ronaldo did not comment on the action, and his account later removed the like.

The incident revived the longstanding Messi‑Ronaldo rivalry and sparked debate over officiating decisions in Argentina's tournament run, which ended with a 1‑0 loss to Spain in the final held at New York‑New Jersey Stadium. FIFA’s head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, dismissed allegations of bias, defending the integrity of match officials.