The exciting final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is just a couple of days away. Fans all around the globe are waiting eagerly to see this lore end. However, even in the end, FIFA keeps on doing outrageous things. It started just before the inaugural match when FIFA surprised everyone by banning beer from almost all the stadiums.
Not only that, but they forced teams to not wear rainbow bands when they decided to raise their voice to support the LGBTQ+ community. Further, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino made an insane statement for which soccer fans trolled him. Now, on the latest news that came just after the semifinal game between Morocco and France, one fan even called out Lionel Messi for what FIFA did.
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FIFA President in a press conference said, “Today, I have strong feelings. Today I feel Qatari… I feel Arab, I feel a migrant worker. Of course, I am not Qatari; I am not an Arab, I am not African, I am not gay, I am not disabled. But I feel like it.” This came right after the increasing concerns of activists calling FIFA out on several wrongdoings in Qatar.
FIFA never tested Lionel Messi for doping!
Although this was a regular doping test by FIFA, fans are ripping FIFA apart for their decision. France defeated Morocco yesterday and now they will play Argentina in the finals. According to reports, the French players were called immediately after the final whistle for testing, leaving them no time to celebrate the team’s win.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the news:
And Messi is never tested. With such performance at 35😣
— Obi (@Sir_ObyOrah) December 15, 2022
Why harass the young man? Is, it to mean his performances are drug driven? Have other teams faced the same?
— Vitoe (@Akashviz) December 15, 2022
This is as random as me (brown man with a beard) being selected for a quick bag check at the Airport, almost every time.
— A.Z 🔥 (@AbuZara007) December 15, 2022
It will just come back saying "tested positive for being second best cb in the league behind virg, also testing positive for being clear of varane"
— Lewis FSG OUT (@thiagoSZNNN) December 15, 2022
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The "enemies" of Messi becoming a World Champion with Argentina being tested for having a water tight defence. Lol
— Name (@AlsukarBabik) December 15, 2022
To be very clear, yes, it does look sketchy that the best players from the match got pulled for testing randomly. However, it isn’t the first time this is happening. FIFA has a rule where they select two random players from a match and test them for doping. They do this to maintain the morality of the game. But such measures are only to be free of any bias and systematic.
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However, on Sunday, all eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi during the match, as they both play to create history and win the trophy for their nation. Who are you rooting for to lift up the prestigious World Cup trophy? Share your thoughts in the comments below.