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The FIFA World Cup held in Qatar last year had many exciting moments. Argentina won their second FIFA World Cup with Lionel Messi leading the line by defeating defending champions France in the final, leaving the soccer fanbase mesmerized. Lionel Messi again showed the world his undying soccer acumen and capabilities. Recently Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a few eye-opening comments on the Argentine soccer legend winning the World Cup stating that it was ‘already written’.

The enigmatic Swedish footballer, who retired from the sport at the age of 41, suggested that it seemed destined for Messi to secure a World Cup victory with La Albiceleste in Qatar. His reaction immediately went viral and sent the fans into a frenzy!

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s views about Lionel Messi winning the Qatar WC

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Soccer legend and former teammate of Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a few bold claims on the Qatar World Cup. He said that the World Cup was already written in the favor of Lionel Messi. Zlatan quoted, “I think it’s already written who will win, and you know who I mean. I think Messi will lift the trophy, it’s already written.”

 

This video of the Swedish soccer legend making these jaw-dropping comments went viral in no time. There was a whole variety of fan reactions. Representatives from the ‘Team Ronaldo’ and ‘Team Messi’ both debated on the subject. Let’s dive deeper.

One of the fans mentioned that Ronaldo already agreed that the World Cup was rigged when Portugal crashed out of the World Cup.

Another fan took a dig at the World Cup in a similar fashion and stated that they’ve been waiting for this moment for so long.

A fan affirmed the ‘rigged’ World Cup claims as well by stating it was for Lionel Messi’s taking.

A few fans defended their favorite soccer star by claiming that Ronaldo never won a World Cup and took a dig at CR7.

Another fan just expressed his astonishment surrounding the rigged World Cup claims, and simply stated his shock.

Although the narrative claimed such widespread circulation throughout the globe, Lionel Messi and Argentina will be looking forward to defending their glory while not paying attention to any false claims. The fan uproar surrounding Ibrahimovic’s comments is likely to continue for some time. His comments have certainly shaken the soccer world, and it will be interesting to see if Messi has anything to say about it.

Do you think that Lionel Messi winning the World Cup in Qatar was ‘written’? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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